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They Called This a Movie brings the crew from The Main Damie Podcast together to discuss some of the worst movies they can find. Every other week, they choose a movie that is loosely related to a new release and discuss the film at length.

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    Episode 325 - Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 70:10


    Get your VR helmet and your pizza margarita, as we head to Psychobook in the very weird, very dreamlike Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway. Join us as we discuss the crazy turns this movie takes, try to decipher exactly what's happening, and worship at the feet of the second coming of Jesus, Roy Mascarone. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    BONUS EPISODE: Movie Blind Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 75:04


    Welcome to another bonus episode in a series we are calling "Pilot Season". We are currently trying out some ideas for our brand new Patreon, so consider these bonus episodes as proof-of-concept ideas we are currently trying out for exclusive Patreon content in the future. This go-around is called Movie Blind Spots. Each of us made a list of movies we hadn't seen before that we felt like we should have, spun a wheel, and let the fates decide three movies that would be watching this week. We start with Anthony's choice, the Akira Kurosawa crime drama, High and Low. Dan follows it up with his assignment, the comedy classic This is Spinal Tap. We finish off our discussion with Mark's pick, the sci-fi epic Interstellar from director Christopher Nolan. Let us know what you think of this concept and if you would like to hear us talk about good movies in the future. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 324 - The Phantom Empire (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 53:06


    We're heading underground with a minimal budget to find some jewels, fight robots, and let Sybil Danning have her way with us, as we watch The Phantom Empire, on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the cheap sets, morlock wardrobes, and Jeffrey Combs's tight pants. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 323 - Don't Mess with Grandma (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 54:34


    It's time to be on your best behavior, as we go to grandma's house with Michael Jai White, as we watch him beat up some would-be intruders in the 2024 Tubi Original action-comedy, Don't Mess with Grandma. Join us as we discuss how Michael Jai White should have been a bigger star, discuss Billy Zane's costuming, and discuss what we would want to see in a sequel. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 322 - Challenge of the Tiger (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 64:13


    We're on a mission with the CIA's top agents to save the world from a super secret formula that has fallen into the wrong hands. It's Challenge of the Tiger on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss kung fu bull fights, Bruce Lee impersonators, and the most unique tennis scene ever filmed. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 321 - The Thing (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 72:40


    Take a trip back to 2011 when horror remakes were all the rage. And what better way to tackle a remake of an all-time great horror film than copping out by calling it a prequel and lifting the plot beats wholesale? It's the 2011 version of The Thing for this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss how unnecessary this movie feels, the fact this movie made the director take a hiatus, and the awful CGI. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 320 - 12 Rounds (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 67:24


    It's Wrestlemania week, and we're celebrating the GOAT John Cena, as he makes one last appearance at the big event. This week, we're watching one of his early starring roles in 12 Rounds. Join us as we discuss Cena's attempt to be a serious action star, Aidan Gillan's accent, and how closely the film resembles the plot to Die Hard With a Vengeance. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    BONUS EPISODE - Wrestlemania 41 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 82:22


    This week is Wrestlemania Week, so as a bonus episode, we are trying out some new content.We recently launched a Patreon and are currently working out what kind of bonus material our listeners would be interested in, so we're going to do a series of "pilot episodes" in the next coming weeks to test out some ideas. This week, we're starting off this pilot season of sorts with pro wrestling content. This week is Wrestlemania week, so we're getting behind our mics to give out our Wrestlemania 41 predictions. Mark and Anthony are up to date on the storylines, but Dan is mostly predicting on vibes. Let's see who winds up with the best guesses. Is this the sort of content that would get you to subscribe to our Patreon? Let us know on any of our socials below our email us at TCTAMPod@gmail.com. PATREON: patreon.com/tctampodINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tctampodBLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/tctampod.bsky.socialTHREADS: threads.com/tctampodTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theycalledthisamovie

    Episode 319 - Quigley (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 69:35


    No, we're not watching cowboy Tom Selleck in the Outback. We're watching Gary Busey act like a dog in a Christian propaganda movie with the director of Longlegs. It's Quigley on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss Gary Busey's trajectory from Oscar-nominated actor to unhinged maniac, praise the dog's acting ability, and question the quality of video games in the movie. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 318 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager: "Falling in Love" (2008)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 59:57


    Throw on your best long-sleeved shirt and dress combo and crank that Avril Lavigne, as They Called This a Movie travels all the way back to 2008 and the days of ABC Family Channel. With Dan on vacation this week, Mark and Anthony decide to take the opportunity to watch one of their favorite terrible television shows: The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Join us as they discuss the pilot episode and the series as a whole, as they talk about the awful main character, the show's obsession with sex, and Ernie Hudson. They also discuss the podcast's newly-launched Patreon page and discuss what the plans are for the future.The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 317 - 2099: The Soldier Protocol (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 71:31


    Take a ride with us this week on a rolling desk chair that David Arquette never gets out of, as we plunder the depths of Tubi with 2099: The Soldier Protocol, an Aussie-produced snorefest not good enough for The Asylum Brand of Approval. Join us as we discuss where we checked out, discuss the fonts used in the credits, and recommend a better movie worthy of your time. We also finish out our March Madness tournament of movies we've covered in previous episodes. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 316 - Freshman Fall (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 76:57


    This week, we've decided that everyone has been too happy these days, so we're here to make everyone else miserable with the Feel-Bad TV Movie of 1996, Freshman Fall, also known as She Cried No. Join us as we discuss the darkest sitcom crossover ever, how relevant this movie still is, and explain one of our histories with this movie. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 315 - Leprechaun: Origins (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 87:02


    It's Saint Patrick's Day this week on They Called This a Movie, and unfortunately, we're all out of Warwick Davis movies. We're stuck with the WWE-produced Leprechaun: Origins, starring Hornswaggle. Join us as we discuss the director's contempt for the series, how much we miss Warwick Davis, and how little Hornswaggle is even in this. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 314 - Ready to Rumble (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 77:26


    Let's get ready to rumble! We work ourselves into a shoot this week, as we drop kayfabe to talk about former WCW World Heavyweight Champion David Arquette in the 2000 wrestling comedy, Ready to Rumble. Join us as we discuss the odd casting of Oliver Platt, groan at the attempts at comedy, and remind everyone that Bill Goldberg ended the career of Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 313 - Maximum Overdrive (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 61:17


    It's the movie that Stephen King doesn't remember making. And he might be better off for it. This week, we're watching trucks come to life to terrorize Emilio Estevez in Maximum Overdrive. Join us as we discuss Stephen King's addictions during the filming, how annoying Yeardley Smith is, and get lulled to sleep by the second act. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 312 - Strike Commando (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 50:14


    You know what movie is awesome? Rambo III. So it would make sense that an Italian-produced ripoff would be just as awesome. You'd be wrong, and so were we, as we watched Strike Commando from Italian smut-peddler and occasional action film director, Bruno Mattei. Join us as we discuss the similarities between the two films, Reb Brown's charisma, and praise the final act's gratuitous use of exploding bodies. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 311 - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 90:29


    Happy Valentine's Day! We continue our tradition by heading back to Forks, Washington, and check in on our favorite sparkly vampire and the sullen teenage girl that has stolen his heart. This year, we're watching The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, as is tradition on They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss too many wedding speeches, creepy werewolf imprinting, and demand justice for Jasper. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 310 - Geostorm (2017)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 61:02


    It's the most wonderful time of the year. And by that, we mean it's Gerarduary: the time of year when we come together to celebrate Gerard Butler. This year, we're watching Gerard Butler watch more interesting things happen from the privacy of his own space station, as we watch the 2017 disaster/government intrigue movie, Geostorm. Join us as we discuss poorly-hidden British accents, actors that play obvious villains, and too much lightning. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 309 - The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 67:31


    Fair is fair! We try and start a revolution this week, as we watch Helen Slater raise hell over $600 in The Legend of Billie Jean. Join us as we discuss Pat Benatar, try to figure out why Helen Slater wasn't a bigger star, and decide on an ending befitting Joan of Arc. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 308 - The Amazing Bulk (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 61:45


    This week, we hit bottom as we watch, The Amazing Bulk, arguably the worst movie we've ever covered. Join us as we discuss baffling green screens, unfocused "satire", and limited animation cycles. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 307 - Atlantic Rim (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 58:37


    We kick off 2025 with a trip to the Asylum, as we watch the 2013 mockbuster, Atlantic Rim. Join us as we discuss one of the host's bad attitude regarding this movie, the unlikable main characters, and a sleepwalking Graham Greene. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    So Long, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 39:21


    As we head into the final days of 2024, we look back on the year for the podcast, pick some of our favorite episodes of the year, and look forward to what we're hoping to accomplish in 2025. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 306 - I Believe in Santa (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 69:52


    We're saying goodbye to #Netflixmas already this week, as we close out our run of holiday-themed episodes with I Believe in Santa, in which a man gaslights everyone around him into believing he's not insane. Join us as we discuss the fact the two leads are married in real life, the potential back-door sinister point of this movie, and discuss what we'd be willing to put up with as a single mom in her 40s. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 305 - Hot Frosty (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 77:30


    Netflix-mas rolls along this week with some more festive chiseled abs. This time, we're watching the movie that asks the age-old question: What if Frosty the Snowman was hot? We watched Hot Frosty on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss vigilant small town cops, crown Lacey Chabert the new Christmas Queen, and rail against sticking Lauren Holly behind old lady makeup. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 304 - The Merry Gentlemen (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 84:22


    We're kicking off Netflix-mas this year with some abs, bad wigs, and all male revues. We start the holiday season with the Netflix original, The Merry Gentlemen. Join us as we discuss what you get when you combine Magic Mike and Christmas, the awkwardness of this movie being a PG movie about stripping, and question a plot point surround the age of Britt Robertson. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 303 - The Hoboken Chicken Emergency (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 66:37


    Happy Thanksgiving from the guys at They Called This a Movie. This year, we are celebrating American Thanksgiving with a made-for-television movie starring Ralphie from A Christmas Story and a 260-pound chicken. It's The Hoboken Chicken Emergency for this week's special holiday episode. Join us as we discuss giant chicken costumes, Gabe Kaplan playing a grifter, and the forgotten idea of made-for-television holiday specials. Find us on Instagram and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 302 - The Forbidden Dance (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 67:48


    We head to the jungles of Brazil to find the sexiest dance known to man: the Lambada. A young Laura Harring writhes around on the dance floor in an attempt to save the rainforest in The Forbidden Dance, on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the music, try to figure out what exactly is the Lambada, and come face-to-face with the movie's casual racism. Find us on Instagram and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 301 - Blue Thunder (1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 53:18


    This week, Roy Scheider tries to stamp out corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department with the help of a militarized helicopter in the 1983 thriller, Blue Thunder. Join us as we discuss our expectations for the movie going in, Malcolm McDowell, and discuss what constitutes 'gratuitous'. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

    Episode 300 - The Room (2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 89:34


    We celebrate a podcast milestone this week as we talk about our 300th movie. And we pulled out all the stops to talk about what many consider the worst movie of all-time. We finally got around to talking about the Tommy Wiseau masterpiece, The Room. Join us as we discuss what Lisa doesn't want to talk about, Claudette's cancer diagnosis, and the tour de force performance from Chris R. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

    Episode 299 - Night of the Demons (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 57:24


    Happy Halloween! The podcast is at full strength this week and releasing a day early in order to ring in All Hallow's Eve with you. This week, we attempted to do a special episode by picking a movie that takes place on Halloween, but that movie wound up being the 2009 Night of the Demons remake, so it's anything but special. Join us as we discuss the blink-and-you-missed-it career of Monica Keena, Shannon Elizabeth as a hot goth girl, and the very tired face of Edward Furlong. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

    Episode 298 - Hausu (1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 76:09


    Horror Month rolls along this week with a Japanese cult classic, as we discuss the 1977 flick, Hausu. Join us as we discuss good and bad death scenes, how the director's 12 year-old daughter inspired the film, and is this an endoursement of the Patriarchy.Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.EXTRA LIFE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/Extralifeyear9

    Episode 297 - Slaughter High (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 65:09


    Horror Month rolls along this week with a low budget tale of revenge, as we discuss the 1980s flick, Slaughter High. Join us as we discuss hiding British accents, high schoolers being played by people in their 30s, and similarities to the classic, The Toxic Avenger. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

    Episode 296 - Brain Damage (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 92:41


    It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We continue horror month with our third Frank Henenlotter movie. It's 1988's Brain Damage on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss allegories to drug use, a way too long and graphic death scene, and possible connections to Germany in the 1930's. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.EXTRA LIFE LINK: https://tinyurl.com/Extralifeyear9

    Episode 295 - Tourist Trap (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 74:28


    It's officially October and you know what that means: it's time for a full month of horror movie episodes. We kick off this month with an oddball movie from 1979 starring The Rifleman himself, Chuck Connors. It's Tourist Trap on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the similarities to other movies, imagine what Chuck Connors was thinking while on set, and the unnecessary telekinesis. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

    Episode 294 - Blind Fury (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 75:25


    This week, we're hanging out with a blind Rutger Hauer and one of the kids from Step By Step, as we watch Blind Fury, the 1989 American remake of the 16th Zatoichi sequel. Join us as we discuss Rutger Hauer's attempts to portray being blind, the chemistry between him and Brandon Call, and one of the main villains being typecast as a dirtbag. We also create a Tier List for Fictional Swordsmen. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 293 - Suburban Commando (1991)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 71:28


    We're strapping on our muscle-enhancing gauntlets and trying to save the world with pathological liar Terry Bollea, as we watch the first attempt to turn Hulk Hogan into a kids movie icon. It's Suburban Commando on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we talk about Hulk Hogan's wooden personality, Christopher Lloyd putting this movie on his back, and we agree on the surprising feelings we have for Shelley Duvall. We also spend our third segment parsing through the many lies of the Hulkster in a new game. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 292 - Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 74:25


    We're spending this spooky Friday with Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover, as we continue our tradition of watching Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th. This week, we're watching the fourth installment, which breaks its promise of being the last one. It's Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter on this episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss Corey Feldman's bald head, Crispin Glover's dancing, and all the defenestration that one movie can handle. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 291 - Petey Wheatstraw (1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 64:45


    We're making deals with the Devil an immediately finding ways to get out of them this week, as we return to the unique mind of Rudy Ray Moore. This week, we're watching Petey Wheatstraw, unofficially title Petey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son-in-Law. Join us as we discuss demons in Halloween capes, Rudy Ray Moore's comedic stylings, and the inspiration this movie serves for one of our favorite movies. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 290 - Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 74:16


    Grab your D20s and roll for initiative as we talk about some nerd stuff with the high fantasy disaster, Dungeons & Dragons, the 2000 version. Join us as we discuss Thora Birch: Charisma Vacuum, the Playstation 1 level CG, and how it compares to the made-for-TV miniseries, Merlin. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 289 - Sudden Death (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 81:19


    It's Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Powers Booth has taken the Vice President hostage. Ther's only one man that can save the day, after Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger all said they were too busy. It's JCVD in Sudden Death on this week's They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss the son's easy paycheck, the inconspicuous Belgian accent, and impromptu goalie replacements. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 288 - Mortal Passions (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 80:36


    Zach Galligan gets rid of the gremlins and Phoebe Cates and finds himself a wife hellbent on killing him for his inheritence. Standing in her way is his brother and the world's worst therapist. It's the erotice thriller Mortal Passions on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss half-baked murder plots, try to figure out who's at fault, and discuss the out-of-nowhere conclusion. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 287 - Theodore Rex (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 62:43


    Dinosaurs are back, thanks to evil billionaires with ulterior motives. This week, we're watching Whoopi Goldberg suffer through a movie that she was legally obligated to appear in. It's 1995's buddy cop film, Theodore Rex, the most expensive direct-to-video movie made at one point. Join us as we discuss the behind-the-scenes legal issues, the Power Rangers-level sets, and the fact that Teddy may be the worst dinosaur ever. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 286 - Vibes (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 59:37


    We're headed to South America to find gold using psychic abilities this week, as we're watching the Ron Howard-produced forgotten adventure romcom, Vibes, starring Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. Join us as we discuss the lack of chemistry between the two leads, Peter Falk stealing every scene, and how the movie does more than it needs to do. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 285 - Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 74:00


    We're going to the tiny planet of Spengo this week, as we hit up some 90s nostalgia with the cult classic Mom and Dad Save the World on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss Jon Lovitz's performance, the light grenade scene, and werstling with Jeffrey Jones's past. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 284 - Ticks (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 72:57


    We're getting the creepy crawlies this week as we get in tune with nature and come away with some blood-sucking parasites, as we watch the 1993 creature feature, Ticks. Join us as we discuss the practical effects, the heights of the entire cast, and get to the bottom of Peter Scolari's intentions. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 283 - Yes Madam! (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 63:19


    This week, we're solving crimes with two ass-kicking chicks, as we watch Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock in the 1985 Hong Kong buddy cop movie, Yes, Madam!Join us as we talk about the slapstick, the badass fight scenes, and things that were lost in translation.Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 282 - Mutant Hunt (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 64:19


    We're headed to the bargain bin this week, as we're watching Mutant Hunt, a low budget sci-fi effort from a director more interested in making adult films. Join us as we discuss weapons doubling as decorations, pleasure model maintenance, and whether or not these cyborgs are really stronger than a human. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 281 - Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 57:47


    We're traveling the galaxy to find that universal sound called music this week, as we're watching alines try to woo Pia Zadora in Voyage of the Rock Aliens. Join us as we discuss the countless songs, try to figure out exactly what the plot is, and wonder what Jermaine Jackson is doing in this movie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 280 - Hercules in New York (1969)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 46:48


    It's time to revisit the early days of a legend, as we go back to 1969 to watch Arnold Schwarzenegger try to get a handle on the English language in Hercules in New York. Join us as we discuss Arnie's performance, the fact that everyone thinks they can beat him in feats of strength, and the lack of understanding of Greek and Roman mythology.Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 279 - Madame Web (2024) w/ Jess Sager

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 76:15


    We're going to the jungles of Peru to study spiders this week, as we're joined by frequent guest Jess Sager for her second Dakota Johnson film in a row. We're talking the 2024 disaster of a superhero movie, Madam Web. Join us as we discuss everything from poor ADR dialogue, Cassie Webb's attitude, and a complete misunderstanding of a medical condition that is central to the plot of the movie. We also take some time to do a Tier List of Nepo Babies. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

    Episode 278 - UHF (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 74:48


    We're getting weird this week while Dan and Mark are left to their own devices, as they watch the Weird Al-starring UHF from 1989. Join us as we discuss Weird Al as a leading man, a pre-Seinfeld Michael Richards, and some of the jokes that don't hold up today. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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