School of Schlock

Just how cool would a "cool dog" be? Would a cool dog be able to drive a car? Would a cool dog be able to save multiple people from death? Would a cool dog play the banjo? Join Tom and Ryan as they seek to answer these questions and discuss other relevant topics like the art of clowning, a reverse John Wick, and what crimes shouldn't be part of your exotic pet smuggling ring. Sit, and stay, for our review of Cool Dog! Time stamps: 0:03:25 - Background 0:21:50 - Summary 0:34:50 - Notable Scenes 0:41:35 - The Good 0:46:20 - The Bad 1:05:20 - The Ugly 1:12:30 - Final Thoughts

The Holy See is all over the news, so let's take a look at a movie from the 70s featuring the pope! This film dares to ask the question: woman pope good? Or woman pope bad? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about stoicism, sexuality, and angry mobs. It's our review of Pope Joan! Time stamps: 0:03:55 - Background 0:22:05 - Summary 0:39:35 - Notable Scenes 0:45:40 - The Good 0:53:25 - The Bad 1:09:25 - The Ugly 1:19:35 - Final Thoughts

We've got another all-timer of a B-movie that was featured in an episode of MST3K! This time, a runaway human flees cyborg and dinosaurs sent through time to track him down! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about cheap sets, whirring motors, and what it means to lack opposable thumbs. It's our review of Future War! Time stamps: 0:02:55 - Background 0:20:00 - Summary 0:29:45 - Notable Scenes 0:33:50 - The Good 0:38:30 - The Bad 0:56:00 - The Ugly 0:57:35 - Final Thoughts

George A. Romero is an icon of modern horror for his Dead series of films. But hackneyed remakes of those films...might be a little less iconic. Join Tom and Ryan as they talk screamers, immoral scientists, and vegetarian zombies. It's our review of the 2008 version of Day of the Dead! Time stamps: 0:02:50 - Background 0:25:00 - Summary 0:38:10 - Notable Scenes 0:45:30 - The Good 0:53:20 - The Bad 1:10:15 - The Ugly 1:15:20 - Final Thoughts

Start your engines for a Roger Corman cult classic! Who will win a futuristic and deadly cross-country race set in a dystopian America in the year 2000? And why is one driver named Frankenstein? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk satire, budget restrictions, and soulless remakes; it's our review of Death Race 2000! Time stamps: 0:02:30 - Background 0:34:50 - Summary 0:47:45 - Notable Scenes 0:53:20 - The Good 1:03:00 - The Bad 1:18:40 - The Ugly 1:23:50 - Final Thoughts

What happens when a Hercules-lite ends up in the land of the Amazons? A bottomless well of blatantly sexist comedy! Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Rube Golderberg machines, annoying parrots, and meandering plotlines in this sword-and-sandals stinker. It's our review of Colossus and the Amazon Queen! Time stamps: 0:04:05 - Background 0:22:40 - Summary 0:36:05 - Notable Scenes 0:40:35 - The Good 0:44:15 - The Bad 0:53:35 - The Ugly 0:59:05 - Final Thoughts

We're adding to our "decapitated head kept alive" repertoire with a film that dares to ask the question: what if Hitler hadn't died? What an original thought! Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss added footage, melodramatic dictator faces, and brutal efficienct with grenades. It's our review of They Saved Hitler's Brain! Time stamps: 0:04:20 - Background 0:17:00 - Summary 0:31:20 - Notable Scenes 0:34:35 - The Good 0:41:15 - The Bad 0:51:55 - The Ugly 0:54:15 - Final Thoughts

What happens when you take two Hong Kong martial arts movies and smash them together? And what happens if you don't smash them together particularly well? You end up with this week's movie! Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss English-on-English dubs, revenge quests, and hats that say "Ninja." It's our review of Full Metal Ninja! Time stamps: 0:03:40 - Background 0:12:20 - Summary 0:20:45 - Notable Scenes 0:28:05 - The Good 0:31:45 - The Bad 0:42:00 - The Ugly 0:46:50 - Final Thoughts

We've reviewed trucker movies. We've reviewed space movies. So it's high time we finally review space trucking movies! What happens when Dennis Hopper has to deliver some suspect cargo to Earth? And why is Charles Dance talking about his wang? Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss killer robots, toilet robots, and half-man half-robots. It's our review of Space Truckers! Time stamps: 0:02:55 - Background 0:30:50 - Summary 0:46:35 - Notable Scenes 0:52:20 - The Good 0:56:55 - The Bad 1:11:10 - The Ugly

Roleplaying games, and Dungeons & Dragons especially, are so hot right now. Heck, they even made a movie! No, not THAT one; the one from 2000 with Jeremy Irons and CGI that was already ten years out of date when it was made. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss boob armor, Spirit Halloween props, and overacting vs underacting. It's our review of 2000's own Dungeons and Dragons! Time stamps: 0:03:10 - Background 0:25:15 - Summary 0:38:55 - Notable Scenes 0:46:30 - The Good 0:51:40 - The Bad 1:08:00 - The Ugly

2024 was yet another year of highs and lows on the never-ending rollercoaster of life. But were our podcast-reviewed films all lows? Which characters made our stomachs drop? Which movie moment felt like a rush, and which felt like we were slowly approaching our doom? And will a Christmas movie finally contend for our coveted awards? Find out in the 2024 Schlocky Awards! Time Stamps: 0:07:55 - Explanation, Film List, and Lifetime Achievement Award 0:16:00 - Worst Character 1:00:40 - Worst Moment or Line 1:40:10 - Worst Visual 1:56:50 - Best Moment 2:08:05 - The 10 Worst Films of the Year

When the holidays arrive, we all get in the mood to revisit the classics. So who wouldn't want to watch an adaptation of The Nutcracker? Well, what if this Nutcracker had an army of rats that bore a startling resemblance to the Third Reich? Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss Nazi aethetics, cheerless moviemaking, and dolls making creepy advances. It's our review of The Nutcracker in 3-D! Time Stamps: 0:02:55 - Background 0:24:40 - Summary 0:39:40 - Notable Scenes 0:48:10 - The Good 0:53:40 - The Bad 1:16:35 - The Ugly

Pin-up lovers rejoice! We're watching an 80's comedy adaptation of a 40's British comic strip with all the subtelty of a tear-away dress. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss British colonial Africa, repeated sight-gags, and why comedy is almost never "so bad it's good." It's our review of Jane and the Lost City! Time Stamps: 0:02:50 - Background 0:16:55 - Summary 0:26:15 - Notable Scenes 0:33:40 - The Good 0:37:25 - The Bad 0:50:20 - The Ugly

We've got a mummy! We've got a curse! Yes, it's time for a classic piece of 50s adventure with tomb-raiding adventurers and deadly consequences. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss cat gods, British occupation, and mummy rock traps! It's our review of The Pharaoh's Curse! Time Stamps: 0:02:45 - Background 0:22:00 - Summary 0:34:10 - Notable Scenes 0:39:40 - The Good 0:46:05 - The Bad 0:56:40 - The Ugly

It's our 200th episode! To celebrate the bicentennial, we're watching an iconic piece of 90s schlock and seeing if it's really as bad as people claim. Join Tom, Ryan, and special guest Duncan as they discuss R-rated vs PG-rated movies, cocaine-fueled acting, and, of course, the Pax Bisonica. Put down your fight sticks and listen in for our review of Street Fighter! Time Stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:32:30 - Summary 0:44:15 - Notable Scenes 0:55:55 - The Good 1:11:10 - The Bad 1:20:45 - The Ugly

Spooky season rolls on, so now we're taking a dive into an 80s creature feature/slasher film. Los Angeles residents are terrorized by a string of murders, but can an obnoxious former detective figure out what's causing them? Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss making characters quirky, repainted apartments, and unpronouncable monster names." It's our review of the 1980's Scared to Death! Time Stamps: 0:03:50 - Background 0:19:55 - Summary 0:36:15 - Notable Scenes 0:43:20 - The Good 0:46:55 - The Bad 1:01:30 - The Ugly

October is here, so it's time for some Boris Karlov! This time we have a film that's part comedy, part horror, and entirely in color. But will we find out how a young woman meets her demise by the end of this film?  Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss rapid-fire pacing, dummy heads, and "dizzy dames." It's our review of the 1946's Scared to Death! Time Stamps: 0:03:25 - Background 0:19:10 - Summary 0:29:25 - Notable Scenes 0:35:20 - The Good 0:39:00 - The Bad 0:52:45 - The Ugly

Hot Girl Summer is over and we've fully transitioned into Crime Girl Fall! We have a film showing young ladies falling to the dark side due to drugs. But will this exploitation flick end badly for the bad ladies involved?  Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss silent starts, 10 minute piano solos, and teaching others the correct way to do heroin. It's our review of the sleazy and salacious Girl Gang! Time Stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:13:10 - Summary 0:22:20 - Notable Scenes 0:26:50 - The Good 0:31:20 - The Bad 0:43:30 - The Ugly

Spider-Man has to stop a plot to commit both murder and international industrial espionage! Yes, really! And he even has to travel to Hong Kong to do it! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about spidey senses, ill-fitting supersuits, and why this film's title feels incredibly deceptive. Swing on in for our review of Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge!   Time Stamps: 0:03:05 - Background 0:24:30 - Summary 0:35:35 - Notable Scenes 0:42:00 - The Good 0:48:10 - The Bad 0:59:30 - The Ugly

NEW EP! Can some parachuting jet pilots rescue a scientist trapped behind enemy lines? Will the Russian double-agent be a help or a hindrance? Will we fall asleep watching this movie? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about all of this, as well as double features, recognizable actors, and how not to plan an infiltration of the enemy. It's our review of Jet Attack!   Time Stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:23:40 - Summary 0:36:15 - Notable Scenes 0:42:05 - The Good 0:47:55 - The Bad 0:58:45 - The Ugly

A teenage boy must go back to the scene where his parents died to face his fears: specifically, his fear of giant, hungry lizards. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss endangered species, sudden survivalism, and the mistreatment of psychiatry. It's our review of the 90's horror creature feature Komodo! Time stamps: 0:02:30 - Background 0:20:15 - Summary 0:28:45 - Notable Scenes 0:35:05 - The Good 0:37:40 - The Bad 0:49:20 - The Ugly

There's a mad doctor on the loose, and only two brave luchadoras (and some bumbling detectives) can bring him to justice! Join Tom and Ryan as they watch this early 60's Mexican adventure and discuss such pertinent topics as the positives and negative of predictability, how to save yourself from a spiked wall, and comparisons between the MCU and luchadore movies! Relax and enjoy our review of The Doctor of Doom! Time stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:13:25 - Summary 0:30:00 - Notable Scenes 0:41:00 - The Good 0:48:05 - The Bad 0:57:55 - The Ugly

Wesley Snipes stars as a CIA assassin in an action movie that puts us to sleep, then wakes us up with jarring editing and sound effects! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about action movie tropes, Bourne vs Shooter, and an over-armed British police force. It's our review of The Contractor!   Time stamps: 0:03:20 - Background 0:24:15 - Summary 0:37:40 - Notable Scenes 0:44:05 - The Good 0:47:40 - The Bad 1:07:25 - The Ugly

A runaway rocket is circling the Earth, destroying everything in its path! Can a brilliant nuclear physicist figure out a solution AND get married before it's too late? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about women scientists, alien visitors, and the complete annihilation of Canada. It's our review of The Lost Missile! Time stamps: 0:03:20 - Background 0:19:20 - Summary 0:31:10 - Notable Scenes 0:40:10 - The Good 0:49:45 - The Bad 1:01:45 - The Ugly

It's a special episode today as we pay respects to B-movie titan Roger Corman after his passing early last month. We're reviewing the last movie that Corman ever directed, a 1990 sci-fi horror film with some major starpower behind it. Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about Mary Shelley, the aesthetics of Frankenstein's monster, and the legacy of Roger Corman. It's our review of Frankenstein Unbound!   Time stamps: 0:03:25 - A Reflection on Roger Corman 0:17:05 - Background 0:30:00 - Summary 0:45:30 - Notable Scenes 0:52:50 - The Good 0:59:00 - The Bad 1:15:05 - The Ugly

We're ropin' some evil bloodsuckers out on the range with this Uwe Boll flick! Can the pseudo-vampire Rayne deal with an Old West town that's slowly being tranformed into vampires? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about shaky cameras, piles of tropes, and the importance of missing some shots in a gunfight. It's our review of BloodRayne II: Deliverance!   Time stamps: 0:04:05 - Background 0:20:20 - Summary 0:28:00 - Notable Scenes 0:33:35 - The Good 0:39:20 - The Bad 1:03:25 - The Ugly

We all know from horror media that studying something too closely and too obsessively can kill you. So when a young student sets out to New England for firsthand sources on witchcraft, it probably isn't going to go well! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about inns and hotels, retreading plot points and plot holes, and...Julius Caesar? Throw another witch on the fire and join us for our review of The City of the Dead!    Time stamps: 0:03:20 - Background 0:18:30 - Summary 0:38:55 - Notable Scenes 0:44:25 - The Good 0:50:35 - The Bad 1:09:20 - The Ugly

Sherlock Holmes is the most-represented literary character in media, so it was elementary that one day we would watch a film with the deductive detective. This time Holmes has to unravel an assassination that he suspects was orchestrated by his villainous arch-rival, Moriarty.  Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about logic, different interpretations of beloved characters, and flacid flashbacks. It's our review of The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes!   Time stamps: 0:02:30 - Background 0:18:00 - Summary 0:27:30 - Notable Scenes 0:33:45 - The Good 0:40:30 - The Bad 0:54:50 - The Ugly

It's time for another family-friendly 90s martial arts movie, but this one is really something special. Three kids are gifted the power of the Dragon and have to fight their way through an impressively bad piece of cinema! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about zen-filmmaking, Edward Said, and why kids, in general, deserve better.. It's our review of Pocket Ninjas!   Time stamps: 0:03:30 - Background 0:15:45 - Summary 0:25:40 - Notable Scenes 0:33:25 - The Good 0:35:55 - The Bad 0:57:00 - The Ugly

It's time for a 1970s sci-fi feature that tackles racism, bodily autonomy, and the best way to crash 10+ police cars. A doctor tries to save his own life by having his head attached to another man's body. What could go wrong? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about Get Out, Blues Brothers, and why needlepoint is for everyone. It's our review of The Thing with Two Heads!   Time stamps: 0:05:55 - Background 0:30:35 - Summary 0:43:25 - Notable Scenes 0:50:45 - The Good 0:54:25 - The Bad 1:02:25 - The Ugly

We're reviewing a kids' movie that is making us rethink our entire childhoods! Evil dinosaurs, giant ships, siblings that become one person, what isn't there to love? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk children's media, Mass Effect, dinosaur species, and suitmation. It's our review of Attack of the Super Monsters!   Time stamps: 0:04:00 - Background 0:19:35 - Summary 0:30:05 - Notable Scenes 0:32:40 - The Good 0:35:30 - The Bad 0:45:00 - The Ugly

Some movies seek to answer timeless questions, such as "Can an invincible knight find true love during the Crusades?" If you think the answer is yes, then give a listen to Tom and Ryan as they review an Italian fantasy romance and discuss such relevant topics as: Renaissance literature, elaborate costuming, and what it means to be a "visual philosopher." It's our review of Hearts and Armor!   Time stamps: 0:02:55 - Background 0:24:10 - Summary 0:35:55 - Notable Scenes 0:45:00 - The Good 0:51:35 - The Bad 1:03:50 - The Ugly

2023 somehow felt like it lasted 2 weeks and 10 years at the same time. But how did the movies we watched affect this time paradox? Which movie moment felt like it took forever? Which character would we most like to erase from history? And where does "zen filmmaking" fit into all of this? Find out in the 2023 Schlocky Awards!   Time Stamps: 0:05:40 - Explanation, Film List, and Lifetime Achievement Award 0:10:35 - Worst Character 0:54:05 - Worst Moment or Line 1:32:20 - Worst Visual 1:59:10 - Best Moment 2:20:40 - The 10 Worst Films of the Year

Happy Holidays! It's time for another Christmas-themed crowd-pleaser from the Hallmark Channel. And this time the film is brand new for this year! Can a Christmas-loving community survive some new neighbors who are hyper-competitive about the most wonderful time of the year? And will our heroine receive the Christmas proposal she so desires? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about Lacey Chabert, character actors, and that most festive of activities: Nickelback jokes! It's our review of Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up!   Time stamps: 0:06:20 - Background 0:23:20 - Summary 0:32:30 - Notable Scenes 0:42:05 - The Good 0:54:50 - The Bad 1:07:50 - The Ugly

There's an absolute Earthsaster happening as the entire world gets sucked through a wormhole! Can this problem be solved, or are we headed for an Earthpocalypse? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about modern film effects, comparisons to Lost and Terminator 2, and bloviating IMDB biographies. It's our review of Earthtastrophe!   Time stamps: 0:05:45 - Background 0:23:15 - Summary 0:38:50 - Notable Scenes 0:47:30 - The Good 0:53:20 - The Bad 1:11:15 - The Ugly

There's an war going on right under our feet, and nobody but the top brass know about it! Why did we waste all our time going to space when we should have gone...beneath the Earth? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about racist depictions, running from a nuclear blast, and small-scale large-scale warfare. It's our review of Battle Beneath the Earth!   Time stamps: 0:04:25 - Background 0:16:50 - Summary 0:29:35 - Notable Scenes 0:38:20 - The Good 0:44:50 - The Bad 1:01:40 - The Ugly

If you're still in the mood for Spooky Season, we have yet another Peter Cushing British horror film to keep the creeps coming. This time Cushing and Christopher Lee are dueling over a skeleton that seems intent on coming back to life! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about twist endings, vaccinations against evil, and what makes a B-movie worth watching. It's our review of The Creeping Flesh!   Time stamps: 0:04:30 - Background 0:24:50 - Summary 0:42:15 - Notable Scenes 0:55:35 - The Good 1:06:50 - The Bad 1:16:30 - The Ugly

A light night of recording means we're feeling a little rambly and a little punchy as we talk about a comedy with an all-star cast and way too few laughs. Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about dry humor, punching down, and, of course, The Banana Boat Song. Hijinks ensure during our review of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash!   Time stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:42:50 - Summary 0:55:30 - Notable Scenes 1:02:45 - The Good 1:07:40 - The Bad 1:25:45 - The Ugly

A sleepy town with an even sleepier bog is rocked by a series of murders. Can a local trio of a doctor, a sheriff, and a pathologist find out what's causing these deaths? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about dog vs monster sounds, poorly ended scenes, and even more poorly timed romances. It's our review of Bog!   Time stamps: 0:04:45 - Background 0:25:15 - Summary 0:39:40 - Notable Scenes 0:46:35 - The Good 0:49:55 - The Bad 1:05:40 - The Ugly

There's a secret cabal with a dastardly plot inside the US government, and only Charlie Sheen can bring them to light. But will a toy helicopter foil his plans? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk bad scripts, under-utilizing Linda Hamilton, and poor attempts at cyber-security. It's our review of Shadow Conspiracy!   Time stamps: 0:05:35 - Background 0:30:20 - Summary 0:43:40 - Notable Scenes 0:52:10 - The Good 0:56:15 - The Bad 1:09:45 - The Ugly

A wicked woman is visiting from another planet, and she has destruction on her mind. But is this film about a Devil Girl actually a kitschy sci-fi romp, or is it something else entirely? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk one-room plays, the Twilight Zone, and love at first sight. It's our review of Devil Girl from Mars!   Time stamps: 0:05:40 - Background 0:25:30 - Summary 0:39:00 - Notable Scenes 0:45:40 - The Good 0:52:30 - The Bad 1:02:10 - The Ugly

They say the greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing people that he doesn't exist. We argue think his greatest trick is actually gargoyles! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about Milton, biker gangs, and the importance of preserving a mating pair of demons. It's our review of the 70's made-for-TV snoozer, Gargoyles!   Time stamps: 0:03:35 - Background 0:21:40 - Summary 0:37:00 - Notable Scenes 0:42:40 - The Good 0:47:25 - The Bad 0:54:10 - The Ugly

Murder! A shipping magnate is killed in cold blood, and only one detective can solve the crime. Step aside, Sherlock Holmes, because James Lee Wong is on the case! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about problematic portrayals, the science of infrared light, and whether or not this movie might actually be watchable. It's our review of Doomed to Die!   Time stamps: 0:03:45 - Background 0:18:50 - Summary 0:26:50 - Notable Scenes 0:34:00 - The Good 0:40:20 - The Bad 0:48:00 - The Ugly

Peter Cushing is back for more monster-horror adventures! This time a series of mysterious murders are being investigated in period England and Cushing has to figure out what's going on...wait, wasn't that the plot of the last Cushing movie we did? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about plot similarities, faux  Frankenstein, and if being TOO British can ruin a movie...? It's our review of The Blood Beast Terror!   Time stamps: 0:04:10 - Background 0:16:20 - Summary 0:29:05 - Notable Scenes 0:35:30 - The Good 0:38:25 - The Bad 0:56:05 - The Ugly

Summer's here and the time is right to be watching horse movies! For all you animal-lovers out there, we have a real treat with a film about a city girl going to the country to find meaning (and love along the way)! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about atrocious audio, dreary dialogue, and why horses are so important to horse movies. It's our review of Wildfire: The Arabian Heart!   Time Stamps: 0:04:55 - Background 0:14:15 - Summary 0:26:45 - Notable Scenes 0:39:20 - The Good 0:40:15 - The Bad 1:02:15 - The Ugly

It's been a while since we had a true-blue kung fu martial arts movie, so we figured it was time to get our fists flying and our feet kicking with a mystical early 80's fighting film from Taiwan. Can Shaolin Fox unravel the mystery of the Purple Jade Badger? How many people will die along the way? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about cheap sound effects, bad sound stages, and unsound camera work in this Wu Tang Collection classic. It's our review of Shaolin Fox Conspiracy!   Time Stamps: 0:03:55 - Background 0:18:35 - Summary 0:33:55 - Notable Scenes 0:42:10 - The Good 0:46:10 - The Bad 0:59:25 - The Ugly

The year is 1943 and America is in the midst of the Second World War. Able-bodied people are needed for the military, but how do you convince people to join outside of the draft? Enter patriotic war movies like this one, about a man on the run who rejoins the Navy on a minesweeper! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about big boys, gambling debts, and patriotic hobos! It's our review of Minesweeper!   Time Stamps: 0:04:05 - Background 0:27:00 - Summary 0:41:10 - Notable Scenes 0:52:15 - The Good 0:58:15 - The Bad 1:09:30 - The Ugly

A former DEA agent confronts the evil cabal who kidnapped his brother. The trailer calls this film "part RoboCop, part Terminator," but...is it? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about island tourism, lazy action sequences, and changing your pants in the bed of a truck! It's our review of Cyborg Cop!   Time Stamps: 0:05:10 - Background 0:19:35 - Summary 0:32:30 - Notable Scenes 0:40:20 - The Good 0:45:10 - The Bad 0:59:50 - The Ugly

It's time to revisit one of our favorite horror B-movie actors; that's right, it's Peter Cushing time! We're watching as he tries to solve a series of grisly murders that all seem to point to...a werewolf! Join Tom and Ryan as they talk about confused timelines, English-French accents, and what it feels like to encounter a somewhat decent movie for this podcast. It's our review of The Legend of the Werewolf! Time stamps: 0:03:40 - Background 0:26:35 - Summary 0:38:50 - Notable Scenes 0:46:10 - Good 0:56:25 - Bad 1:11:45 - Ugly

It's not often that we come across a movie that makes us reflect on the big questions: what is art? What qualifies as a movie? Why the hell did we watch this? Join Tom and Ryan as they talk self-aggrandizing actors, dream logic editing, katana-wielding priests, and of course, Zen filmmaking. It's our review of The Legend of the Rollerblade Seven! Time stamps: 0:03:45 - Background 0:30:40 - Summary 0:33:30 - Notable Scenes 0:51:00 - The Good 0:57:30 - The Bad 1:04:05 - The Ugly

There's a rogue agent looking to unleash a wave of terror on the world, and only a proto-Charlie's Angels squad of female agents can stop him! Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss super-imposed explosions, surprise assassinations, and undermined female empowerment. It's our review of The Doll Squad!   Time stamps: 0:03:35 - Background 0:23:10 - Summary 0:34:15 - Notable Scenes 0:44:30 - The Good 0:51:50 - The Bad 1:08:25 - The Ugly