We are The Plotaholics! Each week, Shane Wilson and Bryan Tann break down one film from the perspective of two authors. Each episode offers a deep dive into the storytelling elements that make a movie a pleasure to watch...or a chore to get through. The Plotaholics also provide insight into the cast and production history of each film as well as a long-form analysis of story, character, world-building, and theme. Pop open a cold one or pour a stiff drink and let the Plotaholics tell you how many shots it takes us to get through your favorite films.
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This week the Plotaholics discuss the 2013 Sci-Fi/Comedy The World's End before saying their own goodbyes to the podcast they've spent the last four years working on. It was a good run, but all good things must come to an end. The film of the week sees five "friends" going on a Pub Crawl that they failed to successfully complete twenty-three years prior. At that time, they discover an extraterrestrial conspiracy! Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and directed by Edgar Wright, check out this hilarious film that shows the talent range of its leads and will make you ask a serious question: were the robots right?Support the show
This week, the Plotaholics take a trip across the pond to Sanford Gloucestershire for 2007's buddy cop comedy Hot Fuzz starting Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. In this film, Pegg plays Constable Nicholas Angel. The best of the best who is so good that his superiors banish him to the country because he's making them all look bad!Upon his arrival, Nicholas realizes the darkness of the greater good that's made this a quaint little town to live in. So sit back, relax, and listen to us talk about...a little bit of everything while we're supposed to be talking about Hot Fuzz!Support the show
This week, the Plotaholics dip into the day of lovers with the, under appreciated at the time, cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is still reeling after his ex girlfriend dumped him. To the point that he's “dating” a high school girl. Then he meets Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and he's head over heels!Unfortunately she comes with baggage in the form of her Seven Evil Exes.So, sit back, relax, get your 1 Up and enjoy as we discuss Edgar Wright's classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.Support the show
It's February, which means it's the month of love! We're getting started with the 1995 romantic comedy Forget Paris starring Billy Crystal and Debra Winger as Mickey and Ellen. In this tale of love, travel, and basketball, a group of friends tells the newest member of their group the whirlwind tale of the romance between an NBA referee and an American-born Parisian airline executive and how a lost dead body kickstarted a romance that spans almost a decade. Costarring Julie Kavner, Joe Mantegna, Richard Masur, Cathy Moriarty, and a slew of mid-90s NBA stars, Forget Paris will have you laughing, scratching your head, and suspending disbelief!Sit back, relax, and listen to the Plotaholics discuss Forget Paris!Support the show
The Plotaholics wind down on our month of the biggest films of 2022 with, what is probably according to the Academy, the hottest of the hot movies of the year. Everything Everywhere All At Once Evelyn Quan (played by the amazing Michelle Yeoh) is a married, middle-aged Chinese-American immigrant with a failing business, a strained relationship with her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu), a failing marriage with her fun-loving husband Waymond (played by the LEGENDARY Ke Huy Quan). While on their way to an IRS Audit with an "unsympathetic" agent (Jamie Lee Curtis), Evelyn is suddenly informed that she is just a small part of a multiversal war between a shadow organization and the ruthless Jobu Tupak. Listen to this episode at your own risk as there will be spoilers!Support the show
The Plotaholics' are going strong this week as we continue to explore the films that came out in 2022. This week's episode is a CRIMINALLY UNDER THE RADAR BANGER!This week we're talking about the Nicholas Cage film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. This film, costarring Padro Pascal, shows a fictionalized (we hope not) version of Nicholas Cage living in Hollywood. His career and relationship with his daughter are following the path of his marriage...failing when he's offered $1 million dollars to appear at the birthday party of eccentric billionaire manchild Javi (Pascal). What Nicholas (and Nicky) don't realize is that the CIA is crashing the party. Featuring Tiffany Haddish, and Ike Barrinholtz in supporting roles, this hilarious meta-action comedy will leave you laughing, and leaving you hoping that the actors' on-screen personas are actually their real-life ones. SPOILER ALERT! If you have not watched this film yet you can stream it on Starz. Then come on back here and have a listen!Support the show
This week we take a second trip into the mind of the great Jordan Peele with 2022's Nope starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as siblings OJ and Em Haywood who discover on their horse ranch a strange, predatory presence. Costarring Steven Yeun (Glenn from The Walking Dead), the great Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, and the excellent Keith David, this film is the third full-length film from the former member of the comedy duo Key and Peele. SPOILER WARNING if you have not seen this film yet because we go fully in-depth from beginning to end. If you haven't seen this film yet, check it out on Peacock and then come back for our commentary. Support the show
January is going strong Plotaholics fans! This week we dive into one of our new favorite franchises' next entry in the 2022 Rian Johnson-written and directed murder/mystery Glass Onion.Glass Onion sees the return of Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc, master detective, as he investigates a murder on the privately owned island of billionaire Miles Bron (played masterfully by Edward Norton). During the pandemic, Bron is on the cusp of a brilliant new form of energy. Before unleashing his latest discovery, he decides to have a little get-together with his old friends that include Duke (Dave Bautista), Birdy (Kate Hudson), Lionel (Leslie Odom, Jr.), Claire (Katheryn Hahn), and outsider Andi (Janelle Monae).SPOILER ALERT!If you haven't seen this film yet, go to Netflix and check it out, and then sit back and relax and listen to our review of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Support the show
Happy 2023, Plotaholics! We're changing up a little bit from previous years. The last few years we've done only 80s flicks in January. This time around, though, we're doing newer flicks that have come out over the last few months. Our first foray is to Japan and the 2022 Action/Comedy Bullet Train with an all-star cast including Brad Pitt, Brian Tyree Henry, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, and many more!This film sees a down on his luck operative filling in for a coworker on a simple job only to find out that there's more going on than he realizes!Get ready for some fun!Support the show
The final episode of 2022 is here, and we decided to end the year with the first film in the series of 2022's most anticipated film. This week we watch the 2009's sci-fi epic, Avatar. This film stars Sam Wentworth as Jake Sully (or Jakesooly), a paralyzed Marine sent to the planet of Pandora to pilot his deceased twin brother's genetically engineered body to blend in with the indigenous people.This film is currently the top grossing film of all time and among the most polarizing films of our time. So, kick back, relax, and hear our thoughts on this flick. Fern Gully in Space with a white savior complex, or a film of ally-ship? Now, Avatar.Support the show
Happy Holidays, Plotaholics-holics! We complete this year's round of holiday festivity films with the 1990 holiday-comedy John Hughes classic Home Alone. Listen, after 30+ years you know who's in this film and what its about. So, in this episode we give our thoughts on this film, how horrible the McCallister family (Kevin included) are, and how amazing MacCulkin is. So sit back, relax and enjoy this latest episode!Next week, Fern Gully...IN SPACE!Support the show
This week, folks, we continue our holiday film block with the Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon holiday adventure Four Christmases. This holiday romcom with a costar list of the stars sees Brad, aka Orlando, and Kate, aka Cootie Kate, as a yuppie San Francisco couple unable to follow through with their planned Christmas plans and must spend four separate Christmas celebrations with their divorced parents and their families.So check this episode out and tell us what you think! Next week we explore the tale of negligent parents in a desperate rush to make a flight, leaving their youngest child at home in the process. I believe it's called “Without Adult Supervision.”Support the show
The Annual Plotaholics Holiday Block begins today! This week's yuletide content is 2005's Romantic Comedy 'Just Friends,' starring a pre-Deadpool Ryan Reynolds, and a post-Varsity Blues Amy Smart as Chris and Jamie. Chris was the obese best friend of Jamie who friend-zoned him eternally during graduation. Ten years later, Chris is forced back home and realizes that he has some unfinished emotional baggage toward Jamie and his hometown. Costarring the great Julie Haggarty, Chris Kline, and Anna Faris, this film teaches one important lesson, 'Being nice is not currency for sex.' And it shouldn't be viewed as such. Kick back, relax, and let's talk about Just Friends.Support the show
All good things must come to an end, so it's also true with our month of comedic actors in dramatic roles. When good things come to an end, you have to go out with a bang, and we do! This week we watched Stranger Than Fiction the 2006 Will Farrell film that co-stars Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Queen Latifa, and Dustin Hoffman. In this film we meet Harold Crick (Farrell) a cardboard boxed personality of a man that works for the IRS who hears narration in his head one day and finds out he's going to die. If you haven't seen this film, you've got to. So, sit back, relax and listen to our thoughts on 2006's Stranger Than Fiction. And no, this title is not indicative of our current societal climate. It's just a coincidence.Support the show
This week we continue our show block of dramatic films starring comedic actors.Mr. Church is a 2016 film based on the short story “The Cook Who Came To Live With Us” by Susan McMartin.Mr. Church tells the story of Charlie Brooks and her life with her family cook Mr. Church who is hired to cook for her and her dying mother after her mother's lover dies. That's…it. That's the movie. That's the tale. We're going to be honest here; we want to thank Eddie Murphy for the hernia he suffered carrying this entire film.Support the show
This week we continue our Comedic Actors in Dramatic roles block with 2004's indie darling Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This gem sees Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet as Joel and Clementine (no jokes) who have suffered a painful breakup. Joel, heartbroken that Clementine doesn't recognize him, discovers that she had her memories of him erased. So he decides what's good for the goose is good for the gander. During the procedure, he decides his memories are precious. Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst, and David Cross co-star. How good is this film? How great is Carrey in a noncomedic role? You'll find out in this Plotaholics Podcast review of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.Support the show
This week we begin our 'Comedic Actors in Serious Roles' block of films. Trust us, this is a much better block than this sad excuse for a title gives!This week, we're taking a look at (in our humble expert opinions) Adam Sander's best film. Period. 2007's Reign Over Me shows Adam Sandler as Charlie Fineman, a man suffering the traumatic loss of his family during the 9/11 Attacks. He's seen by his old college roommate Alan (Don Cheadle) and the two rekindle their friendship as Alan attempts to aid Charlie in healing from his devastating loss. With an outstanding supporting cast that includes Liv Tyler, Robert Klien, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Donald Sutherland, this is a film that shows healthy male relationships in dealing with loss. So kick back, relax and enjoy this episode of the Plotaholics Podcast.Support the show
The Plotaholics Listener's Choice Halloween was yet another entertaining and successful endeavor, and it's all because of YOU! This week, today, we are discussion YOUR pick. This got the highest vote tally! 2010's Insidious stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne as parents of a boy who is at risk of being possessed after he falls (literally) into a coma. Costarring the great Lin Shaye and Barbara Hershey, this is a film that gives you the jump scares for sure. Is it as good as Poltergiest, or is it taking a big old bite out of the genre? We'll give our opinions!Support the show
The Listener's Choice Halloween is going strong everyone! This week we visit a film that is four years in the making! Halloween 3: Season of the Witch is a MAJOR deviation from the Halloween franchise and is probably the most dramatic shift of a film franchise in film history. As its not only the only film in the series to NOT feature Michael Myers, but it's not even a slasher flick! In this film, a small-town doctor investigates the death of a patient and ends up knee-deep in a conspiracy to kill children on Halloween. Kick back, relax, and listen as the Plotaholics discuss Halloween 3: Season of the Witch!Support the show
Listener's Choice is going strong! This week we take a trip to the anthology horror genre, and this trip was a great one. Tales From The Hood is a 1995 horror anthology by writer/director Rusty Cundieff (director of the Chapelle Show). These four chilling tales told by mortician Mr. Simms doesn't just frighten, but tackles social commentary such as police brutality, domestic violence, racism in politics, and street violece. There are laughs, but there's also thought provoking horror in this gem. Sit back and relax as Shane and Bryan give their thoughts and commentary on Tales From The Hood.Support the show
The Listener's Choice Halloween continues strong! This week we're visiting the 1990 remake of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead directed by Tom Savini. This film tells the tale of seven people in a country home attempting to survive a dead uprising and each other. This remake/remaster of the 1968 masterpiece shows us a modern day telling of a groundbreaking tale. Listen to our thoughts now!Support the show
So, Bryan is nuts! It's the FOURTH Plotaholics Listeners' Choice Halloween! Week 1 we explore (finally) Friday the 13th! We're talking the OG and some discussion on the 2009 remake. Come for the laughs, stay for the character study, and why Jason Alouishus Vorhees is a BMF who is the ultimate sex blocker. He's better than a condom, folks! Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we discuss Friday the 13th. Make sure you like, share, subscribe, and all of that good stuff!Support the show
Jack Black-tember has come to a close, but we're using this final week to bridge the gap to our Listeners' Choice Halloween.This week, Jack Black leads an all-star cast in 2015's Goosebumps. Co-starring Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, and Amy Ryan, this film sees a young man and his mother move to Delaware (yay?) after the death of his father for a fresh start. Unknowingly, they move next door to R.L. Stine who has mysterious secrets that could destroy the entire town if he's not careful.Next week we get into our Listener's Choice Halloween! Voting is still open and will close at 11:59 Saturday October 1st! Go to https://forms.gle/tJw4k6a8rT1W7H2C9 to get your vote in today!Support the show
This week's distracted episode of The Plotaholics Podcast sees the continuation of our Jack Black-tember block as we check out 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle with an all star ensemble class including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kevin "Mini Rock" Hart, Jack Black (duh), and Karen Gillan as the avatars to four "teenagers" stuck in the dreaded board game turned Playstation knock off. This adventure shows the kids having to get a giant jewel back into a jaguar's eye to keep a curse from destroying the land. You'll laugh, you'll...laugh and have a good time with intense smoldering gazes. Check out this week's episode! And if you haven't already vote now for the Plotaholics Listener's Choice Halloween go to https://forms.gle/tJw4k6a8rT1W7H2C9 and vote today!Support the show
Jack Black-tember continues (unfortunately this week) as we tackle the Jack Black 2001 "comedy" Shallow Hal, co-starring Gwenyth "The Candle" Paltrow and Jason "The Last Member" Alexander. In this film Jack plays the titular Hal, a shallow AF financial advisor that is hypnotized by Tony "Banana Hands" Robbins to see the inner beauty of a person. Enter Rosemary (The Candle) who Hal only sees with his new inner beauty view. As the two get closer, Hal's life is flipped upside down as he gets over his shallow behaviors. Until...well...just check it out. You'll find out.Support the show
This week, folks, we tap dance on the fence of the Summer of Song and Jack Black-tember with this week's advertised content, 'Saving Silverman,' which stars the aforementioned Black, Steve Zahn (Plotaholics Darling status), and Jason Biggs as J.D., Wayne, and Darren-- Three friends that are united by their love of Neil Diamond and being idiots during football games. When Darren begins dating the controlling Judith, Wayne and J.D. hatch a plot to get their bestie back!There's a lot of laughs in this one and we contribute to them!So, sit back and relax as we are Saving Silverman!Support the show
The Summer of Song is over. Dry your eyes. This week's final episode for the Sumer of Song is a bridge episode to Jack Black-tember. This week, we're discussing Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...or trying to.In this film, JB travels to Hollywood (in a crappy way) to become a musician. That's where he meets Kyle. They instantly unite and become Tenacious D...with matching tattoos. This film is...interesting to say the least. Bridge the gap for next week guys. Trust me.Support the show
Hey gang! The Summer of Song is winding down, and we are getting there with yet another BANGER!This week, everyone's favorite guy, Tom Hanks, has written and directed for our viewing pleasures 1996's That Thing You Do!Starring Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Tom Evertt Scott, and Johnathon Schaech, the film tells the story of The Wonders, a one-hit wonder band from Erie, PA. They earn their success and realize that it's not all that it's cracked up to be.Accompanied by a killer tune and an amazing feeling and setting, this is a film that we both agree is amazing. So, sit back, and relax as we discuss 1996's That Thing You Do.Support the show
The Plotaholics' Summer of Song plays on this week as the guys discuss 1984's Purple Rain, a film that sees Prince doing his best imitation of himself but with added misogyny! There is a lot to love about this movie--the music, mostly. And there is a lot to complain about--the story, mostly, and the acting.Purple Rain is an unquestionable cinematic classic, but how much of that status depends on the absolute banger of a soundtrack? We try to find the answer to this and so much more in this week's discussion of Purple Rain.Support the show
This week, the guys were a little flat. But with the film that was on hand, it's to be expected. This week the guys take a look at the James Brown biopic, 'Get on Up,' starring the late, great Chadwick Boseman with the amazing Viola Davis in a supporting role as Brown's Mother. This film shows us the highs and lows of Brown's life and career as he goes from abandoned in a brothel to "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", "Soul Brother Number 1" and nicknames you probably have forgotten. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode as the guys talk 'Get on Up'Support the show
This week the Plotaholics take a step into an amazing world as we are 'Blinded By The Light'. This 2019 film starring Viveik Kalra is based on the memoir of Sarfraz Manzoor titled 'Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion, and Rock 'n' Roll.'This film sees Kalra play Javad Khan, a timid boy living in 1980s UK during a difficult time when racial tensions were high. As he's looking to find his place in the world, he's introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen which changes his life forever. This film is...just amazing. Period. There's nothing more that can be said. This is the first entry into the Plotaholics Criterion Collection (final name pending). Kick back, relax, listen to us wax philosophical about our musical loves...and a little about this film. Because that is what this film does; what is your transformative moment, and how it made you feel!So, enjoy our discussion on 'Blinded By The Light.'Support the show
This week, Bryan's brain is a level of goo that can only be described as...disturbing. However, before things get weird the guys discuss the 2006 masterpiece, Dreamgirls, starring an ensemble cast that includes Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover (sadly no Donald), and Anika Noni Rose, just to name a few. In this film, we see a fictionalized retelling of the creation of Motown as three up-and-coming singers go from backup singers to super stars under the watchful eye of Curtis Taylor. At the same time, the world changes as do members of the group as Curtis grows in power in the music industry. Then...things get really weird. Sorry....For now, though...Enjoy our take on DreamgirlsSupport the show
The Summer of Song continues! This week, we go back in time to the mid/late 1980s... via 2001 in the Mark Wahlberg film Rock Star. Costarring Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Olyphant (pre-Boba Fett armor), and Timothy Spall, Rock Star tells the story of Chris Cole, the lead singer of a Steel Dragon cover band. Don't church it up son, it's a cover band. Chris gets his big break after being kicked out of his cover band to sing with the real band, Steel Dragon. In joining the band Chris learns that being a Rock Star isn't all it's cracked up to be. Listen as we go through the highs (a few) and lows (there are many) as we discuss this thin trip down memory lane. This week, the Plotaholics discuss Rock Star.Support the show
Happy Independence Day for all who celebrate!This week's ID4 episode continues our Summer of Song as we discuss the 2002 Purple Rain-esque film 8 Mile, starring Eminem as James Aloyishush "B-Rabbit" (Brabbit) Smith Esq, a wannabe rapper that can't seem to rise to the occasion in a destitute Detroit's 8 Mile section (Put your hands up 313). In this film, Jimmy learns about life, responsibility, and what it means to not only be a rapper but a man. Co-starring a banger of a cast in Kim Basinger, Mekhai Pfifer, Anthony Mackie, and the late/great Brittany Murphy, 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical tale of a white rapper's rise to prominence.Support the show
The Summer of Song continues! We're finally doing a bit of a shift from where we've been in our viewing. This week's advertised content in the 2007 musical spoof comedy Walk Hard starring John C. Reily. Reily plays Dewey Cox, the wrong kid that survived, and the chapters of his musical stardom lifestyle that is marred with drugs, infidelity, and enough kids to fill an NFL roster. Co-starring Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, and slew of other hilarious actors and actresses, this is a film that as you sleep on it, wakes you up the more you sit with it. So, sit back, relax and enjoy our episode of Walk Hard.Support the show
This week, The Plotaholics continue their Summer of Song event with a discussion of the 2007 film, Once, starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova as two musicians who discover in each other a kindred spirit. After a meeting on the streets of Dublin, Ireland, the musicians hit it off. They begin making music together and ultimately decide to record some songs in a local studio. It was a once in a lifetime moment for the two of them, and the most important thing was what they would create together. Support the show
This week, The Plotaholics discuss the 2018 modern day classic, 'A Star Is Born'--the fourth version of this film. It kind of feels insulting to call it a remake. This version, as we all know, stars Bradley Cooper as Jackson Maine, a country rocker and how a chance meeting he finds the woman of his dreams in Ally, a singer/songwriter who takes an instant level of affection for him. Things come to a head when Jackson's progressive hearing loss and substance abuse disrupts Ally's rise to stardom. Co-starring Sam Elliott, Dave Chappell, Eddie Griffin, and Andrew Dice Clay.Not much can really be said. No gimmicks, no jokes, turn around and watch this film...after listening to this episode.Support the show
This week begins our Summer of Song, and yeah, we're starting off strong (see what I did there?). This week, Shane and Bryan discuss the 2016 musical comedy Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping starring the Lonely Island. In this film Connor4Real (Andy Samberg) is the standout member of a musical trio that's gone onto solo success. The challenges of a sophomore album, however, brings about wardrobe issues, wolves, Seal, and other hilarious instances!The number of cameos is unreal, so kick back and relax as we discuss 'Popstar'!SUPPORT THE PLOTAHOLICSWebsite: http://www.plotaholics.comTwitch: http://www.twitch.tv/plotaholicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/tyjMeVReADSupport the show
This week we finish off our Month of Parody and...well...we started from the top and now...we're here. This week's advertised content is Scary Movie, the 2000 comedy that spawned a series starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Shannon Elizabeth, and Regina Hall. A spoof of the late 90s horror rebirth films Scream, and I Know What You Did Last Summer, this film takes a lot of liberties and a lot of chances, and it succeeds at...some of them. Sit back, relax, and listen to Shane and Bryan discuss what they like (some) and disliked (alot). Next week, Summer of Song!Support the show
The spoof genre has a lot of hits and many more misses. We've so far discussed two hits. Now, we come to what we feel is a miss in this week's episode where we discuss Hot Shots.In this film, Charlie “Tiger Blood” Sheen is doing his worst Tom Cruise impression as Topper Harley, a wash-out in the navy called back into service. We're trying to find something witty to say about this but…it's best to just put it over there. Yeah. There. With Hot to Trot.Hot Shots. Hot Shots. Yeah.Support the show
This week, we had a little bit of a miscommunication! Bryan watched Hot Shots, Shane watched Naked Gun. So....since Bryan has watched mostly everything like a billion times, the guys talk NAKED GUN! This 1989 comedy classic stars the late, great Leslie Nielsen as Detective Lieutenant Frank Drebin, Police Squad. When his partner survives an assassination attempt, he discovers that a larger plot is at hand. The guys discuss quite a few topics in this episode so kick back, relax and enjoy!Support the show
Ready to wash the nastiness of horse poop out of your mouth after last week's episode? Good! So are we! This week we discuss the 1988 comedy classic (zero question) I'M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA -- written, directed, and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans. In this spoof of the blaxploitation genre of the 1970s, Wayans stars as Jack Spade, a soldier that returns home for his brother's funeral to discover that he's died of overdosing on gold chains. Yeah. Gold chains. Check it out and enjoy this episode because we loved this movie!SUPPORT THE PLOTAHOLICSWebsite: http://www.plotaholics.comTwitch: http://www.twitch.tv/plotaholicsDiscord: https://discord.gg/tyjMeVReADSupport the show
This week, The Plotaholics go old school with our original premise for the podcast: Bad FilmsThis week we REALLY dive into the sludge of the sewer. Thankfully we missed the Losers Club orgy, but we didn't come out completely unscathed. This week, we review the Bobcat Goldthwait film, Hot To Trot.In this film Goldthwait plays Fred. Fred's mom dies. His step dad is a dick. He inherits a talking horse voiced by John Candy. You can sort of imagine where it goes from there. Yeah. It's bad. Real bad. But...it's...it's just bad.Next week, we're doing something better. WE PROMISE!Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
You are cordially invited to a very special episode of The Plotaholics Podcast!This week, our very on Bryan Tann is finally getting married. That's right! Sharon is making an honest man out of him, and to celebrate, The Plotaholics are discussing the 2005 comedy, Wedding Crashers. Wedding Crashers is a poorly-aged relic of the early 2000s that sees Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as Jeremy and John, divorce moderators who crash weddings for sport. Things go awry when John falls in love with Claire (Rachel McAdams), and Jeremy finds himself in the crosshairs of stage-five clinger, Gloria (Isla Fisher). Christopher Walken and Bradley Cooper come along, as well.That's not all, though. Shane has called in reinforcements for this very special episode. We're making it a family affair this week with guest stars Sharon, Michelle, Joe, and Katie! There may even be some other surprises along the way.Help us congratulate Bryan and Sharon in this very special episode! Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
This week is 4:20! This is the year of The Plotaholics getting back to tradition, so we're going back to the Stoner Comedy genre with this week's episode, How High! This film stars brothers Method and Red Man as Silas and Jamal, two stoner slackers who get into Harvard with the help of a special strand of cannabis at their disposal. Costarring Mike Epps, Jeffrey Jones, Hector Elizondo, and Lark Vorhees, this over the top early 2000s cult classic is definitely high AF!Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
This week, the guys switch gears and discuss the 2022 Judd Apatow Netflix-exclusive comedy The Bubble, starring Karen Gillan, Pedro Pasal, Leslie Mann, and Kate McKinnon. This satire features the ensemble cast of the fictional Cliff Beasts franchise who are attempting to make the 6th film of the series during the ongoing pandemic. Hijinx, unfortunately, ensues. Listen to the guys talk about 2022's The Bubble.Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
The Plotaholics are back! This week we have decided to pay homage to the late, great John Singleton, as we like to do this time of year. The 1995 drama, Higher Learning, stars Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, and Michael Rappaport as three college freshmen at the fictional Columbus University. This film also stars Ice Cube, Laurence Fishburne, Tyra Banks, and Cole Hauser. No jokes, no silliness. This is a film that is so far ahead of its time as it predicts a lot of events in our society over the last decade. So kick back, relax, and listen to the discussion.The Plotaholics Podcast is recorded LIVE each Sunday on Twitch. Tune in at noon EST (twitch.tv/plotaholics)Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
This week, we end our March Madness block while trying something new! You can listen to and view the show LIVE Sundays at noon on our Twitch channel, https://twitch.tv/plotaholics This week we discuss the 1980 comedy Caddyshack starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Ted Knight, and Rodney Dangerfield. In this film, young Danny wants to stop having to live in a two-bedroom house with 985 people so he wants to use his expert Caddying skills to get a scholarship. He then gets lost in the shuffle between rich guys that want to shut down the community center and a lunatic with a grudge against a gopher. Sit back. Relax and enjoy our review of Caddyshack.Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
This week the guys continue to discuss the werewolf conspiracy as they discuss the 1992 film The Mighty Ducks. In this film Gordon Bombay, aka Gor-Bo (Emilio Esteves), is given 500 hours of community service after a drunken driving spree. His punishment? Coaching Pee-Wee hockey. HIDE YOUR KIDS!Support the show (https://plotaholics.com)
This week, we uncover a terrifying addition to our werewolf conspiracy as Count Bacula makes his way onto our screens for the 1991 film, Necessary Roughness, a film co-starring Sinbad, Jason “a werewolf” Bateman, Rob Schneider (in the least annoying version of himself), and a slew of others! In this film, the Texas State University Armadillos have received college football's death penalty. Now, with a new coach and players from the student body, yeah they're going to suck.Oh! And you can also now see The Plotaholics Podcast in stunning technicolor over on the YouTube!Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/tyjMeVReADSupport the show (https://plotaholics.com)