Don't Worry, B Movies

From 70's and 80's TV screens, to the streaming platforms of today, to our podcast (by way of a recommendation from our friend Kate) comes Fantasy Island, the 2020 reboot film starring Michael Pena, Maggie Q and others. Wade and Amanda discuss their delight at seeing Ryan Hansen and Jimmy O. Yang paired together, the benefits of a sneaky twist, and CGI'd bikinis.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.insta...

T his week our guest invited us to watch a mid-2000s satire piece from the UK with an outstanding cast of actors. We discuss difficult topics and wind our way through manifesting a spiritual sequel of our own about the postal system. Poor Charlie the Desk Clerk – dealing with way too much. Such is the life of a clerk.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo...

Take the weirdness of 1939's Wizard of Oz, run it through the crazy filter that was childrens movies of the 80's and you get this week's fever dream of a film, Return to Oz.  We discuss the incredible set and character design, how dangerous this movie feels - particularly for the children watching it, and how deeply this movie resides in Wade's sensiblilities.  In anticipation for watching Wicked,...

We really should've taken a look at the ad we read published by one Bartholomew Silver aka Augustine Gold because now we are obligated to watch and discuss this comic book gem from the mid-2000s. Lucky for you!! If you are into religious overtones filtered through the lens of a detective noir film then this might be the one for you.    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontwo...

Picture yourself, off to the mountains with your best friend to renovate your new vacation home, and some college kids decide you are psycho killers but they can't quite stay alive long enough to bring you to bloody justice. Yup, we're talking Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, a comedy horror classic.  Amanda and Wade discuss the satisfaction of a great premise executed perfectly, how much fun it must have...

The couch is stale and there's a dip where dozens of people before you have sat. There is no overhead lighting, only lamps. The music is blaring a little too loud to hear the person next to you and you know…..you are in the cool house.    And so are we! Join us this week as we cover this fan suggested movie full of humor and horror.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontwor...

We're going on a road trip to the early nineties when two women who want to go fishing end up grappling with life and going out in a blaze of cinematic glory. That's right, this week we welcome out good friend Reverie Klein into the shoebox hut to discuss a classic: Thelma & Louise.  We go over Reverie's origin story with this film, the brilliant pacing and cinematographic choices Ridley Scott mad...

In a contest for the shittiest mayor award, we all lose but this week we all win as Wade and Amanda discuss this early 2000s comedy horror bug under the rug. It's got everything!   Humor, hive mind, and a whole lotta latex!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling O...

This week, Wade and Amanda terraform their bodies into giant sandworms and dig deep into the spice of the series known as Dune in this week's bonus episode. They discuss everything from the author to the books to the adaptations as well as take a fun quiz!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro...

In a town where the only way to avoid working in the coal mines is to get a football scholarship, a group of boys dreamed of launching rockets.  That's right, this week we are discussing Jake Gyllenhaal's film lead debut, October Sky, based on the inspiring true story.  We cover topics such as the film's effective score, Natalie Canerday stealing the scenes she was in, and we pitch a sequel where...

In a world full of lies, what is the truth? In a world where your fiancée brings two lies instead of one, can you pinpoint the fact? In a world where you have insomnia and can't sleep, can you trust the pillow?   We don't know and neither do you because this week we don't get nearly so existential as we discuss this mid-aughts comedy film with our guest!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www...

Strap on your shoulder pads and lace up those cleats because this week we are discussing Big Fan, Patton Oswalt's live action lead debut.  We talk about our appreciation for movies that take risks with their protagonist's arc, a person's right to contentedness, and how doxing just isn't cool, all while Amanda continues her journey towards football fandom.  Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com...

Rev up your lawnmowers (or your special weed flamethrowers) and take care of that overgrowth while you're listening to this week's episode about carnivorous plants. Or maybe you'd like to take the safe approach and stay inside to stay alive. Either way, tune in for some meaty survival horror discussions!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezz...

There's a little place where banks are robbed and pageants are staged, where love is found and confidences betrayed.  That's right, this week Wade and Amanda are talking about Happy, Texas.  The hosts discuss the perfect casting of Steve Zahn and William H. Macy, the wilds of Georgia, and the movie's fidelity to the asthetics of Texas gay bars.  Listen and enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com...

Put on your VR headset (right after you donate to help cartoons dealing with Dimensional Distortion) and tune in as Amanda and Wade discuss this box office failure (and fantastically political cartoon movie) in this week's episode!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of...

This week Amanda and Wade welcome amazing imroviser and actor Nick Trotter to the podcast to discuss the 1999 Jim Jarmusch classic film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.  The trio talk about the organic filmmaking of Jarmusch, themes of decay and incompitable, yet not completely unuseful systems of morality, and lots and lots of discussion about pigeons. Plus, our awesome friend Sama gets namech...

If you are in a taxi listening to this, double check to make sure your driver isn't an action hero. If not, you are cleared to continue listening to this episode about a 90's nostalgic disaster action flick starring none other than Sylvester Stallone!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music...

It is the 5th Monday of the month, so you know what that means: Bonus Episode!  This time we are learning a little about the history of the B movie, Amanda takes a personality test that ends up being fairly problematic (tsk tsk, Buzzfeed!), and the hosts do a few improv scenes based of the descriptions of B movies from the 40s. Enjoy! Credits: https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – Joh...

This week Amanda and Wade discuss the classic (or at least it should be considered a classic) romantic comedy Crossing Delancey starring Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, and Reizl Bozyk. The hosts talk about the brilliant performance of Bozyk - and what a shame we didn't get to enjoy her in more movies, a hilarious scene about a self-defense class, and the incredibly well-written characters and plot tha...

Step up with your dads who stepped up and listen to this podcast as you find your way out of the moto-maze. Our guest and friend, Zach Kooiman, brings us this amazing horror-comedy out of the early 2000s in a blast from the past.    And afterwards, don't forget to check out the Trevor Project and the Center on Colfax!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo...

The United States is invaded and it's up to a group of kids to hold out and fight back. That's right, this week we are talking about... the 2012 Red Dawn remake starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck and Josh Hutcherson! Kind of a bait and switch there, we admit.  Amanda and Wade discuss the myriad flaws of this movie including very selective EMPs, a lot of chin work from Josh Peck, and the questiona...

Squeeze into those tight tights, find your impressively large feather, and download your latest carey-o as we settle into this niche parody from the 90s! And hold onto your seats as we pitch the most ambitious crossover of public domain properties to ever exist!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and...

What's a movie that has a killer cast, a great premise, good music, a complex tone, and a real gut-punch of a twist? This week's movie, The Kid Detective starring Adam Brody!  Amanda and Wade discuss the vulnerability of an ugly cry, Vince Guaraldi, unimaginable trauma, and the dangers of misperception.  Plus, there's a lot of noir-ish jazz music, which is always fun. Do yourself a favor and watch...

Bits on bits on bits and more in this movie about the last singular day of summer camp! But on some sunscreen and be sure to pass your water safety course before diving into this week's episode!    Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagr...

This week Amanda and Wade are joined by their good friend Devan to discuss the virtues of an obscure-ish Disney film that contains brilliant performances from Jodie Foster, David Niven and more.  The three nerd out over the fact that the Marchioness and her butler secretly love doing improv bits with each other, and talk about the amazing villain duo of Leo McKern and Vivian Pickles. Go watch the...