Motion Picture Meltdown is a comedic movie podcast that was created in 2009 and is hosted by Stephen "The Roast" Rosenberg, Phil "The Kill" Collins, Cheats "The Streets" McGee, and DeHart. We spend our valuable time watching the most terrible movies possible, and ripping them apart scene by scene. W…
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The Motion Picture Meltdown podcast is an absolute delight for movie lovers. With great hosts and a fantastic spirit, this podcast offers hours of fun and entertaining discussions about various movies. However, while there are plenty of positives to this podcast, one downside is the lack of spoilers in their discussions. Spoilers are often the best parts of a movie, and without them, the conversations can sometimes feel incomplete. Nevertheless, overall, The Motion Picture Meltdown is a must-listen for movie enthusiasts who appreciate hilarious feedback and an extensive range of film genres.
One of the best aspects of The Motion Picture Meltdown is the chemistry between the hosts. They have a great dynamic and their banter adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the discussions. Their passion for movies shines through in every episode, making it easy for listeners to get immersed in their conversations. Additionally, their dedication to watching a wide variety of films ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
On the flip side, one area where The Motion Picture Meltdown could improve is by embracing spoilers in their discussions more readily. While they provide entertaining commentary on movies they've seen, omitting spoilers can leave listeners wanting more. It would be beneficial if they catered to both those who have seen the movie being discussed and those who haven't by incorporating detailed spoiler-filled analysis into their episodes.
In conclusion, The Motion Picture Meltdown is an excellent podcast for movie buffs seeking entertaining discussions and hilarious feedback on various films. The hosts' passion for movies shines through in every episode, providing listeners with hours of enjoyment. While the omission of spoilers may be a drawback for some listeners, overall, this podcast is highly recommended for those looking to indulge their love for cinema in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Scooby-Doo (2002) | Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) - We choose a couple of 2000s kid-friendly movies in this episode, as Cheats picks the first live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo, and we watch one of the lesser-seen Joe Dante films, Looney Tunes: Back in Action. In this episode, we cast a Best Picture-winning version of Scooby-Doo, we discuss 2000s-exclusive actors, and praise
God Told Me To | Q The Winged Serpent - Dehart chooses the films this week, as we check out a couple of Larry Cohen movies from the '70s and '80s. We roast through God Told Me To (1976) and Q The Winged Serpent (1982). In this episode, we talk about our favorite conspiracy theories, we discuss the velocity at which bullets would kill people from the top of a skyscraper, and how
Scream | I Know What You Did Last Summer - We kick off the spooky season with a couple '90s slasher flicks from Phil, and go through Wes Craven's meta-classic slasher, Scream, as well as I Know What You Did Last Summer. In this episode, we discuss our preferred slasher weapons, Dehart is a little more forgiving of Scream, and we question how someone can make crabs disappear so quickly. Enjoy!
The Keep | Overlord - This week, we decide to check out a couple of World War II period-piece horror movies. Stephen picks The Keep (1983) and Overlord (2018). In this episode, we talk about our favorite historical horror movies, pick a side in monsters vs. Nazis, and do a deep dive into Michael Mann's cursed project. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United Cypher:The Curly Mustache
Slipstream | Robot Jox - Cheats chooses a couple of lesser-known sci-fi flicks for us to roast this week, so we check out Slipstream (1989) and Full Moon Features' Robot Jox (1989). In this episode, we discuss movies that we personally should have seen, but haven't, Phil and Cheats argue the differences between mechs and mech suits, and we talk about Mark Hamill as a villain. Enjoy!Check out
Johnny Mnemonic | Space Truckers - Dehart chooses the movies for this week, and we check out the cyber punk sci-fi film, Johnny Mnemonic (1995), and a lesser-known Stuart Gordon space comedy, Space Truckers (1996). In this episode, play a riveting game of Is It Space?!, we talk about 1980s memory storage, and we discuss how Dennis Hopper made everything better. Enjoy!Check out these other
Megaville | A Scanner Darkly - Phil chooses a couple of sci-fi flicks for us to check out this week, and we roast a Philip K. Dick-inspired Megaville (1990) and an adaptation of his work in A Scanner Darkly (2006). In this episode, we discuss our favorite Philip K. Dick movies, we argue over whether Keanu Reeves is a strong actor, and have differing opinions about the animation. Enjoy!Check out
Terror Eyes | The Willies - This week, Dehart chooses a couple of lesser-known horror anthologies for us to check out. We discuss Terror Eyes (1989) and The Willies (1990). In this episode, we argue over Sean Astin's Hollywood status, Cheats adds nuance to bullying, and we wonder what kind of health risks come from ingesting flies. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United Cypher:The Curly
The Crush | Fear - This week, Stephen picks a couple of 1990s "teen" thrillers, the first being The Crush (1993), starring Alicia Silverstone and Cary Elwes, and second, Fear (1996), starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. In this episode, we talk about our favorite erotic thrillers, we look at the physics of having a carousel in your attic, and we discuss whether art and artist can be
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage | Lord of Illusions - This week, Phil chooses a couple of blind picks, and we check out Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) and Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995). In this episode, we talk about novels' work that doesn't translate to screen well, we discuss that effects can't always save a movie, and we reveal our new-found fear of
The 13th Warrior | Pathfinder - Cheats chooses a couple of Viking warrior movies for us to check out. We roast through one of his comfort movies, The 13th Warrior (1999) and Pathfinder (2007). In this episode, we talk about our favorite comfort movies; we question whether "action-packed" Viking movies actually exist, and discuss why it's a terrible idea not to utilize Clancy Brown. Enjoy! Check
C.H.U.D. | Chopping Mall (MPM Classic) - This week, we do a deep dive into the MPM episodes of old and decide to re-visit a couple of previous podcast picks from more than a decade ago. Phil chooses C.H.U.D. (1984) and Chopping Mall (1986) as a Motion Picture Meltdown Classic. In this episode, we talk about underrated films that get too much flack, we wonder how Daniel Stern always gets so dirty
Contamination | Parasite - This week, Stephen picks a couple of underrated 1980s sci-fi flicks, as we roast through Luigi Cozzi's Contamination (1980) and Parasite (1982). In this episode, we talk about our favorite rip-off movies, we praise Goblin for being awesome, and discuss whether stealing is a form of art. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United Cypher:The Curly Mustache
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | The Cat in the Hat - Cheats picks a couple of Mike Myers movies for us to watch this week. We check out Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) in celebration of it turning 25 years old, and the nightmare-fuel disguised as a kids' film, The Cat in the Hat (2003). In this episode, we talk about washed-up actors taking on comedic kids' movie
Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation | Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker - We're finishing up our holiday picks with a couple Christmas horror-themed movie choices from Stephen. We roast through Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990), and Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991). In this episodes, we talk about franchise sequels that are much different from their
Cobra | Death Wish 3 - Happy Holidays, everyone! This week, Cheats picks a couple of movies with the intent that they were Christmas related... but we were lied to. In this episodes, we roast through Cobra (1986) and Death Wish (1985). You'll hear us finally decide what amount of content is needed for a Christmas movie, Stephen gushing over '80s action, and Phil constantly picking on Sly
Raw Meat (Death Line) | Deadly Blessing - This week, Phil chooses a couple of lesser-known horror flicks from our list, with Raw Meat (1972), and Wes Craven's Deadly Blessing (1981). In this episode, we talk about Wes Craven's overall career, the inspirations of Deadly Blessing on the horror genre, and the whether someone can sustain for decades on rats. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from
Hack-O-Lantern | Haunt - Happy Halloween! We collectively choose a couple of Halloween-themed flicks to celebrate the spookiest of holidays, and roast through Hack-O-Lantern (1988) and the Shudder exclusive, Haunt (2019). In this episode, we talk about our least favorite Halloween-themed films, Phil fixates on a dumb horror movie death, and Cheats chooses to be covered with spiders over crabs.
Dracula 2000 | Dracula 3000 - With spooky season upon us, we've decided to release some horror episodes, with the first picks coming from Phil. He chooses Dracula 2000 (2000) and Dracula 3000 (2004). In this episode, we talk about 2000s horror stink, argue about what Mockbusters are, and argue the logistics of having two suns. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United Cypher:The Curly
Saga of the Phoenix | Jigoku - This week, we check out a couple of hell-themed Asian horror films. We go through Saga of the Phoenix (1990) from Hong Kong, and Jigoku (1960) from Japan. In this episode, we all talk about our own personal circles of hell, we find out that Jigoku has one of the earliest displays of brutal gore in films, and how we should always check to make sure movies aren't
Lady Battle Cop | Mechanical Violator Hakaider - Cheats chooses the movies this week, and we check out a couple of "Sentai-adjacent" movies; Lady Battle Cop (1990) and Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995). In this episode, we create a team of '80s action hero Power Rangers, Cheats gets super defensive about live-action anime, and we try and figure out when CG blood became a thing. Enjoy!Check out
TimeCop | Universal Soldier - This week, Stephen chooses a couple of Jean-Claude Van Damme action movies from the '90s with TimeCop (1994) and Universal Soldier (1992). In this episode, we talk about action hero showdowns we wish we would have gotten, Dolph Lundgren's affinity for ears, and how much goo is enough after being thrown in a hay bailer. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United
The Abominable Dr. Phibes | The Occultist - This week, Dehart chooses a couple of strange new watches for the crew, as we roast through The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and The Occultist (1988). In this episode, we talk about cute and cuddly animals we would use to do our biddings, we discuss Vincent Price's obsession with wax, and we bring up Tim Kincaid's very pornographic filmography. Check
Se7en | Oculus - Phil chooses the films this week and we check out David Fincher's Se7en (1995), which he and Cheats had never seen, and then Mike Flanagan's 2013 film, Oculus. In this episode, we talk about the serial killer plans we would carry out, we discuss the impact on pop culture that the twist ending of Se7en had, and bring up the art of Mike Flanagan's horror writing. Enjoy! Check out
Night of the Living Dead (1968) | Bones (2001 - MPM Classic) - This week, we celebrate Black History in Horror as Phil picks George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead (1968), which features the first Black protagonist in horror, and we revisit Bones (2001), starring Snoop Dogg, one of the most famous Black songwriters of all time, and also one of the first films we ever podcasted. In this
Dracula A.D. 1972 | The Horror Express - Cheats chooses the films for us this week, and we check out a couple of 1972 Christopher Lee horror flicks. Out of the Hammer Films universe, we go through Dracula A.D. 1972 and the sci-fi horror whodunnit, The Horror Express. In this episode, we discuss actors we think should play Dracula, we takes sides between humans and aliens, and Cheats reveals a
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - This week, Stephen chooses a couple iconic slasher flicks from his list, and we go through the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and its very different sequel, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986). In this episode, we discuss our favorite "crazy family" horror films, talk about the tastiness of "human beef", and Cheats tries to extort
Sweet Home | Uzumaki - Hey everyone! Dehart chooses the films this week and we check out a couple of Japanese films. First, we go through the film that the Resident Evil game franchise was inspired by, Sweet Home (1989) and then Uzumaki (200), a film based on the popular manga by Junji Ito. In this episode, we talk about authors that should have better adaptations, the connections between one of
Cronos | High Life - Hey, listeners! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Phil chooses the flicks this week and we check out Guillermo del Toro's Cronos (1993) and High Life (2018). In this episode we talk about the weirdest people we've ever met, we discuss whether Dog Earth is better than Human Earth, and wonder about Ron Perlman's linguistic skillz. Enjoy!Check
Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse | The Dead Don't Die - In this episode, Cheats picks a couple of lesser-know zombie flicks, and we check out Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) and The Dead Don't Die (2019). Per some some feedback, we talk about films that reinvigorate genres and franchises, we yell at Jim Jarmusch for pranking moviegoers, and Stephen tells his story about "
Prophecy | Slugs - This week, we check out a couple of eco-horror films that have been on our to-do list for a long time. Stephen chooses Prophecy (1979) and Slugs (1988). In this episode, we talk about our favorite eco-horror films, figure out that everything rips off Night of the Lepus, and Dehart dives into the real ways that slugs can kill you. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United
Don't Panic | The Horror Show (House III) - We continue spooky season 2021 with a couple picks from Dehart, as he chooses Don't Panic (1987) and The Horror Show (House III) (1989). In this episode we talk about direct rip offs of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Stephen's future parenting tactics are questioned, and we all try and fail to say Lance Henriksen. Enjoy! Check out these other bangers from
Final Destination | Saw - Phil chooses a couple 2000's horror flicks to kick off this year's spooky season, and we roast through Final Destination (2000) and Saw (2004). In this episode, we talk about films we were surprised got sequels, we talk about how the color green makes movies more popular, and how Death really didn't have to be so petty. Enjoy!Check out these other bangers from United
Black Rain | Ricochet - This week, Stephen chooses the films and we go through a couple of lesser-known action flicks, Ridley Scott's Black Rain (1989) and Ricochet (1991). In this episode, we choose whether we'd watch one bad action film every day for the rest of our lives in exchange for $5 million, we talk about smoking in the 90's, and Michael Douglas' Mel Gibson-esque mullet. Enjoy!Check
Race with the Devil | Highway to Hell - Hey folks! Thanks for checking out another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Dehart picks the films this week, and we check out a couple of road-satanic horror flicks. We roast Race with the Devil (1975) and Highway to Hell (1991). In this episode, we come up with our own hellish caravan, we discuss the correct tactics of snake fighting, and fave "Hell
Dragonball Evolution | Alita: Battle Angel - We take a look at two anime and manga adaptation films, Dragonball Evolution (2009) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). In this episode, we all come to agreement of the worst adaptation film, Stephen is introduced to his first and only Dragonball content, and we all question how Ernie Hudson gets his roles. Enjoy!Check out these other United Cypher
Looker | Runaway - Cheats chooses a couple of lesser-known science fiction films directed by novelist Michael Crichton. This week, we watch Looker (1981) and Runaway (1984). In this episode, we take the top mustachioed actors in Hollywood and decide who needs their mustache to survive the business, we appreciate Gene Simmons' ability to play a villain, and question whether novelists should ever
Kazaam | Steel - Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Bryan Moriarty from the Nerdonomy podcast joins as we roast through a couple of 90's Shaq movies. As a split pick between Stephen & Bryan, we go through Kazaam and Steel. In this episode, we talk about the best basketball player actors, we pick which 90's iconic character or
Resident Evil: Apocalypse | Ultraviolet - Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Cheats picks the flicks, and we roast through Ultraviolet and Resident Evil: Apocalypse. In this episode, we talk about our favorite Resident Evil games, we once again wonder if one of these films is an embezzlement, and we discuss whether
Repo Man | Under The Skin - Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! Phil chooses the movies this week, and gives us a platter of different Science Fiction taste, as we go through Repo Man and Under The Skin. In this episode, we talk about which alien races we'd be ok being abducted by, talk about the amazing career of Harry
Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror | Nightmare City - Hey everyone! Welcome to another great episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, we roast through a couple Italian zombie movies of Dehart's choosing. We go through Burial Ground: The Nights Of Terror, as well as Nightmare City. In this episode, you'll hear us talk about our most recent encounters with
Hardware | Hologram Man - Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! I choose the movies this week, and we take a look at a couple lesser-known science fiction flicks from the 1990's. In this episode, we roast through Hardware and Hologram Man. You'll hear us choose obscure weapons for our personal killbots, we talk
Resident Evil: Extinction | Sorceress - Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Cheats picks the flicks, and we check out an 80's high-fantasy movie produced by Roger Corman called Sorceress, as well as continue down the desolate wasteland road through the Resident Evil franchise, and roast through
Shrooms (Revisit) | Slice - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 349 of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Phil takes us on a ride in his time machine, and we re-visit the very first episode of MPM in 2009. He introduces a new segment called MPM Classics, where we re-roast movies from the first season, that can't be found anywhere online. This week
El Topo | Santa Sangre - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 350 of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Dehart picks a couple of films from Alejandro Jodorowsky. We go through Santa Sangre and El Topo! In this episode, we talk about whether we prefer trash or art movies, we question the amount of drugs that directors should make their cast take,
Mosquito | Mansquito - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 351 of Motion Picture Meltdown! Sorry for the staggered posts lately, life has just gotten a bit crazy for us. But regardless, we're back! We didn't get to do the Monster Month of May this year, so we're just running it into June! I pick the movies this week, and we roast through the 1994(
The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf | Bad Moon - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 352 of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Phil picks a couple of werewolf movies that none of us had seen, and we roast through The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf and Bad Moon. In this episode, you'll hear us talk about our favorite weird movie orgies, we give
Resident Evil: Afterlife | Monster Trucks - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 353 of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Cheats chooses the movies and of course he makes us watch Resident Evil: Afterlife as well as Monster Trucks. In this episode, you'll hear us hype up monster truck rallies, we take a deep dive into Resident Evil 5, 4, in 3D...
Hellraiser: Bloodline | Jason X - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 354 of Motion Picture Meltdown! This week, Dehart picks a couple of horror movies from popular franchises that decide to take their characters into space! We roast through Hellraiser: Bloodline and Jason X. In this episode, we come up with our own space movie for established
Kung Fu-ly Episode 1 - Man of Tai Chi | 47 Ronin - Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 355 of Motion Picture Meltdown, and episode 1 of our very first Kung Fu-ly! Cheats kicks it off with picking a couple lesser-known Keanu Reeves films, and we roast through The Man of Tai Chi and 47 Ronin! This week, you'll hear us talk about the Agents of
Kung Fu-ly Episode 2 -Game of Death | Fist Of Fury - Hey folks! Welcome to episode 356 of Motion Picture Meltdown, and our second episode for Kung Fu-ly! Talking about martial arts wouldn't be complete without Bruce Lee, so Phil chooses a couple Bruce Lee flicks from the 70's. This week, we roast through Game of Death and Fist of Fury. In this
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