The Bus Stop Podcast

It's here, and it is glorious. Kevin and Mike sit down this week to gush over Robert Eggers brutal and beautiful, THE NORTHMAN.

On this episode, Kevin and Mike discuss the latest horror offering from A24 studios and Ti West, X.

THE DEL TORO SUCK FEST CONTINUES!

Continuing the vibes with Guillermo Del Toro, Mike introduces Kevin to the wonderful world of HELLBOY.

As is the story with many great films, Kevin brought to the attention of Mike that he had not seen any Blade films. Immediately, it was decided time to remedy that. This week the pod goes back to 1998 and 2002 to analyze one of the great trendsetter franchises first two (and only two) entries, BLADE & BLADE II.

Closing out the revisit of Nolan's Batman trilogy, Kevin and Mike are both met with surprise and depression to find that the final chapter of the story does not live up to the standard established in the previous installments. Listen to them discuss the reasons why THE DARK KNIGHT RISES is not just the worst in the franchise, but Nolan's worst film period.

Is it still the visceral masterpiece that it was universally heralded as upon release, or is the legend starting to show its age a bit? Kevin and Mike continue to reflect upon the Chris Nolan's Batman trilogy by discussing this week, THE DARK KNIGHT.

Given the recent hoopla once again over the release of yet another Batman film, Kevin and Mike decided it's finally time to look back and tackle what many claim as one of the greatest trilogies ever made, starting with 2005's BATMAN BEGINS.

*Spoiler Warning in Effect* On this episode, Kevin and Mike briefly go into detail on their feelings on the newest iteration of The Caped Crusader, as they seem to have very differing feelings on this very dark, brooding version of the iconic character.

Magen and Mike have returned with another episode of "MOM AND DAD WATCH" and talk about some of their recent intake of movies and tv. This episode they discuss: *Mild Spoiler Warning in Effect* The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Pam and Tommy Station Eleven Ghostbusters: Afterlife Scream (2022)

It's been almost 8 years since Mike forced Kevin to meet him at an IMAX theater in Columbus Ohio to watch a movie that he hadn't even seen a trailer for. It would be one of the most talked about experiences in a theater for both of them for years to come, and on this episode they look back on that experience and discuss what Chris Nolan's ambitious, interdimensional film means to them today.

Well after a break due to other priorities, the PTA Marathon has been revived to cover an all time favorite of the Pod, MAGNOLIA. Kevin and Mike have a discussion that talks less about what happens in the movie itself, and more about why the movie makes such an impact on both of them.

Every now and then a movie comes along that resonates in many ways, with many people. SOUND OF METAL resonates with Kevin and Mike in a multitude of ways, and for once they have a (somewhat) serious conversation in breaking down just what they think makes the movie special.

It's that time of year, and once again Ryan, Cam and Mike are bringing their picks for the big game to the table, as well as shedding light on some prop bets that they thing have potential to lose them a lot of money.

Snowed in and miserable, Kevin and Mike took again to the new release section of HBO Max to find a new 90 minute shoot em' up that may or may not lie somewhere within the JOHN WICK Universe, NOBODY. They break down their thoughts on the movie as well as ponder on similar movies in the vast "old badass" genre.

Ryan, Cam and Mike continuing pressing on, as Ryan has taken a dominant lead in the playoff picks thus far. An impressive 9-1 lead, Ryan lays out his favorite plays to keep riding a hot streak, as Cam and Mike both hovering .500 average on picks, make their selections bring them into deeper winning territory.

Kevin and Mike are back to discuss a somewhat forgotten masterpiece that will be celebrating its 10th birthday this year, and how it compares to other bigger budget movies that don't seem to leave the same impact.

Cam, Ryan, and Mike are back again this week breaking down the craziness of Wild Card Weekend, as well as their picks for the final four of the NFL playoffs.

It's a weekend loaded with possibilities to lose a ton of money and have your heartbroken by your favorite team. Cameron, Ryan and Mike are here to guide you through all of the NFL games this weekend as they make their picks for the winners of the weekend.

Ok, hear me out: Did Adam Sandler and his friends get a blank check from New Line, and decide to intentionally attempt to make a cult movie that would turn out to be one of the strangest films in Sandler's catalog? We think so! We also think this is one of the most hilarious films he's made. Kevin and Mike discuss LITTLE NICKY.

Well folks, we have to talk about it. Kevin, Ryan and Mike have a pretty in-depth debate about yet another intensely polarizing film that closed out 2021, Lana Wachowski's THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS.

In this episode, Kevin and Mike do a recap of all of the films they've re-watched to date during the Paul Thomas Anderson marathon.

Just before Christmas Kevin and Mike were able to sneak in a re-watch of Paul Thomas Anderson's 2017 film PHANTOM THREAD, and both gentlemen were rather surprised just how high the film would land in their ranking of the director's films.

Mom and Dad are back! In the return from her long podcast hiatus, Magen and Mike discuss (and at times argue over) who amongst the plethora of awful human beings that make up HBO's SUCCESSION, are the most awful, as well as who they sympathize with the most.

The marathon lives on! This week Kevin, Ryan and Mike discuss what is definitely the most polarizing of PTA's films to date between the boys, his idiosyncratic 2012 film: THE MASTER.

Little something different this episode, as the boys sit down and chat with friend of the show and the official rock n' roll king of Chillicothe Ohio, Josh Richter. Fresh off of releasing his new solo EP "Keep it Clean", Josh talks about his influences in music, the anxiety of branching away from his extreme metal roots, and the drive it takes to keep on keepin' on.

Well, this is the one we've been building towards throughout the entire existence of the podcast. Ryan, Kevin and Mike talk about what they all consider the "most important" movie of our generation, THERE WILL BE BLOOD.

The marathon continues this week Kevin and Mike discussing what Mike consider one of his favorite Paul Thomas Anderson films, the hilarious yet heart breaking, INHERENT VICE.

Arriving a bit late this week thanks to the holiday chaos, Kevin and Mike are back with this week's episode continuing to look at all the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with his ever so strange but ever so lovely, PUNCH DRUNK LOVE.

It's week two of our Paul Thomas Anderson marathon, and its time to talk about none other than the one that officially put the man on the map as a big, bright shining star in Hollywood: BOOGIE NIGHTS

Leading up to the release of LICORICE PIZZA, the boys are starting a new series reviewing every feature film release in the catalog of Paul Thomas Anderson. What better place to start, than reviewing his first release, HARD EIGHT from 1996.

What started as an episode discussing Michael Mann's COLLATERAL quickly went completely off the rails and ended in a summary of every Happy Madison production from Sandler and crew. Enjoy!

To close out this year's Spooky Season, Kevin and Mike cobble together a list of their favorite movies to watch this time of year, including what they both consider to be one of the truly scariest movies ever.

***Spoiler Warning in Effect*** Spooky Season 2021 continues, and this week Kevin and Mike are discussing Mike Flanagan's newest Netflix miniseries, MIDNIGHT MASS.

Remember when Michael Bay started a production company hellbent on ruining the legacy of all of our favorite classic horror films? What a guy!

It's the most glorious month of the year. First movie on the agenda for this Halloween season is the 2001 remake, THIR13EN GHOSTS.

What happens when you have no planned episode and decide to allow HBO Max to randomly decide for you? You get punished....kinda. Enjoy Kevin and Mike's half-assed breakdown of this notorious film from M. Night Shyamalan.

This week Kevin and Mike are talking about the movie that has broken the internet, what some feel is the worst movie of the year so far, and what others are saying is the most inventive horror film in a very long time. What do the boys think? One way to find out..

Fresh off vacation, Mike quickly breaks down his thoughts on the new trailer for THE MATRIX: RESURRECTIONS, and what possibilities lie ahead in this new chapter in the now MATRIX saga.

This week Kevin and Mike debate whether Steven Spielberg's READY PLAYER ONE is an epic, exciting adventure; or another empty, cynical commercial for Warner Brothers and Amblin Entertainment. What do you think? Do you care? I don't either..

Everyone tell Kevin Happy Birthday today! On his birthday the boys revisit two recent horror jams from one of the most interesting new directors in the game, Robert Eggers. THE VVITCH and THE LIGHTHOUSE.

Back in 1996, Steven Soderbergh released what is described as a "surrealist experimental comedy film". Kevin and Mike watched that film. This week, they talk about that film, and the overall attractiveness of "weird movies".

Holy moly, a comic book movie that feels fresh?! No way you say, but it's true. James Gunn's latest endeavor is a blast, and this week Kevin and Mike admit to as much talking about THE SUICIDE SQUAD. Not to be confused of course with SUICIDE SQUAD, the disaster from 2016 that they also discuss, and what this new release potentially means for yet another online push for a restored directors cut.

Kevin and Mike talk about the shitty new Space Jam "movie" that's a sequel or something to the original shitty Space Jam "movie", and they also briefly talk James Gunn controversy and why celebrities should just stop speaking.

Hope you like torture and orgasms, because this week Kevin and Mike discuss what has to be one of the horniest horror movies of all time in Clive Barker's Hellraiser, as well as the clearly rushed and chaotic sequel Hellbound: Hellraiser II.

Ectoplasm vomit! Cancer! Creepy ass kids! Board games! Nazi doctors! These movies got it all! This week Kevin and Mike discuss two completely random, unrelated, but all in all pretty similar spooky movies! THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT & OUIJA 2: ORIGIN OF EVIL.

This week we're going back to the start of all of our misery in the endless sea of comic book movie madness. Back when there was actually a sense of artistry and story telling taking place, with higher themes being addressed, outside of linking one mindless money pit into the other so that our theme park rides make sense. Kevin and Mike talk about Tim Burton's Batman films this week at The Bus Stop.

Kevin and Mike quickly discuss the wonderful new comedy "special" from Bo Burnham, and the not so great reactions by a lot of idiots online. *originally recorded June 3rd 2021*

Remember those Batman movies that we all loved as kids but everybody pretends to hate now? Well, one of them is kinda great, and one of them is deservedly hated. Kevin and Mike give their takes on these bizarre, grandiose comic book films from the 90's by director Joel Schumacher.

Why couldn't they just kiss and make up???

CBALL (@trillacam) returns with the boys via Zoom to talk about one of the funniest movies of the last 30 years, David Zucker's BASEketball. They also explore a bit just how it has been that Matt Parker and Trey Stone have been able to get away with essentially everything over their careers.