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Join us today for a special double-feature episode as we discuss 1997's I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and 1998's I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! We discuss the franchise's novel origin, the incredibly attractive cast, the design of the Fisherman, using a hook as a weapon, having a waterfront resort as a setting for a slasher film, "Will BENson", 2006's 'I'll Always Know What You Did Last...

Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie that began the Cornetto Trilogy with Edgar Wright’s SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)! We discuss the show Spaced where it all began, the “zed” word, McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac, and how some distant future society will likely use our podcast to rebuild - thus tainting the entire world with LTAS! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discuss...

Step right up, step right up! We've got a WILD one for you today, folks! Join us today as we discuss 1988's cosmic clown cult-classic, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE! We discuss the Klown designs and their methods of attacking their victims, the music of the film, using a balloon dog to go hunting, teenagers in their mid-thirties, Klown babes getting busy, the surprising number of people associate...

Today we continue Spooky Season ’24 with Robert Rodriguez’s THE FACULTY (spoilers throughout)! We discuss the huge influence this had on Steven, the era of Dimension Films and similar teen slasher movies in the wake of Scream, and the soundtrack that contains many cover songs and some odd choices! We also talk about this stuff: The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes, Coven book by Richard Pace,...

We kick off Spooky Season ’24 with a bang as we interview our friend and frequent guest MITCH OLIVER about his new horror film LOWLIFES (2024)! We talk co-directing a film, working with limited budgets and time, subverting expectations, and the important stuff like what food was served at craft services! We also discuss this fun stuff: Influencer (2022), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Beneath the...

Today, our West Coast pal, DANIEL SANCHEZ, returns to discuss the third live-action Ninja Turtles film, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III (1993)! We discuss the updated-yet-downgraded Turtle costumes, April's shorter hair, the return of Casey Jones, the aggressive lack of connective tissue in this time-travel film, the boring villains, and more! We also discuss a chain pizza restaurant-related dese...

The 'Year of the Turt' continues as our friend DANIEL SANCHEZ returns to discuss the TMNT's second cinematic adventure, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE (1991)! We discuss the change in tone from the first TMNT film, Paige Turco's introduction as the new April O'Neil, exposition making more sense when watching the movie as an adult, swapping out Casey Jones for Keno, creatin...

On today's show, we're talking about 2024's prequel to the 'A Quiet Place' series, 'A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE' (SPOILERS!)! We discuss the new characters, setting the film in New York, pizza as character motivation, Joseph Quinn looking like RDJ, the cat’s lack of hissing in the film, murky water, and the potential benefits of having the AQP aliens around! All this, plus: The response to PotatoGate,...

We have another silly episode coming your way where we review our Top 5 Favorite Potato Preparations! We talk chips, crisps, fries, tots, baked, hashed, browned, Pringled, salad-ed, scalloped, wedged, Gnocchi’ed, soup’ed, and more! Also discussed: M/F/K - Candy Bar Edition, Genres we’re not into feat. Steampunk and Cyberpunk, the invention of the snooze button, the wonder of the Discman anti-skip,...

Join us today on this super silly episode as we explore some of our favorite summertime movies, music, indoor/outdoor activities, and food! Also discussed: the return of Soda Chat, the Big-arms Jesus statue in Brazil, & we may or may not be mythical hooved-creatures! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Me...

After a raucous good time with the latest Marvel theatrical film Deadpool & Wolverine, we decided to revisit where it all began - 1986’s HOWARD THE DUCK! We talk about George Lucas’ involvement and the decent effects in a pretty bad movie, Lea Thompson being the only saving grace, if Howard is a superhero, and Steven has a pretty emotional response to the music score! We also discuss going to the...

On today's show, we discuss the newest film set in the canon of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and potentially the final film in Fox-Marvel timeline?), 2024's 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE'! We begin with a NON-SPOILER review of the film (check the chapters of your podcast player), but then we delve into SPOILERS as we discuss details the trailers purposely left out, meta-humor jokes, the surprising cameo...

The Year of the Turt' continues as we discuss the franchise's very first filmic adventure, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1990)! We talk about how the movie blends the edginess of the original Mirage comics with the fun of the 1987 cartoon, how great the turtle costumes look, the relationships between the four turtles, the overall quality of acting, the unique sounding film score, Shredder's obsess...

Is ‘Glen Powell Summer’ over? Not in our hearts. We finish out this spectacular, impromptu series with an animated treat from one of our faves, Richard Linklater, with the 2022 film APOLLO 10 1/2: A SPACE AGE CHILDHOOD (2022)! We talk about the interesting rotoscoped animation, the mundane suburban life made extraordinary at the hands of Linklater, and the voice talents of Jack Black, Zachary Levi...

On today's show, we're discussing not one, but TWO tornadic-activity disaster films: TWISTER ('96) & TWISTERS ('24) - SPOILERS! We discuss the directors & actors of each film, our feelings on disaster movies in general, how Oklahomans react to severe weather, tornado fighting, people from Arkansas, how a zebra = a cow, and for some reason...Debbie Does Dallas. —————————————————————— To see images...

Today we continue our impromtu Glen Powell Summer with the 2023 romantic comedy ANYONE BUT YOU! We compare modern rom-coms vs their 90s counterparts, discuss the bad and generic titles these all seem to have nowadays, and we crush hard over Glen Powell once again! We also talk about muddy dogs, some recent celebrity deaths, Set It Up (2018 - Netflix), and we discuss the very true and real human &...

On today's show, we establish and continue our impromptu Glen Powell movie month by talking about the 2023 (or is it 2024?) Richard Linklater-directed film, HIT MAN! We discuss the chemistry of the lead actors, Linklater's approach to directing this kind of film, the true story this movie was based on, & so much more! We also discuss the recent documentary 'Hate To Love: ________', accepting compl...

It’s Steven’s birthday and he gets to choose the movie! So of course he chose his current summer favorite EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! (2016) from one of his all-time favorite directors, Richard Linklater! We become Jocks and talk about the great characters, the awesome actors who brought them to life, and of course the star of the show - Charlie the cat in the fridge! We also talk the new show in the S...

Join us today as we *FINALLY* get back to THE YEAR OF THE TURT: A year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (which has clearly already gotten away from us)! On this episode we discuss the first 3 episodes of the 1987 animated series that helped the TMNT rocket to new heights of the pop culture mainstream and cement them as a full-fledged phenomenon. We talk...

Today we are sorry/not sorry for a VEEERY horny episode all about passion and soap opera drama as we watch X-MEN ’97 (2024)! We relive our histories of the OG X-Men series on black & white TVs and scratched-up VHS tapes, we delve into the amazing returning and new voice actors, and we both crush over Cyclops in his sweet 90s tank top and backwards cap! We also trash Spotify for bricking their own...

On today’s tension-filled episode, Steven and Brent attempt to mend their recently shattered friendship stemming from last week’s on-air altercation. Will your LTAS hosts be able to repair their trust in one another or will they carry this blood-feud with them to their graves? Hopefully the former, because they have some pop culture to catch up on, including: Blue Bell’s I

Today we finally finish out DocuMAYntary month that had to get pushed into one week of DocJUNEmentary month! We review the 2022 Netflix documentary ’SR.’ which follows Robert Downey Jr. as he connects with his father, Robert Downey Sr., through art, love, and a shared life of drugs and interesting experiences. We take inspiration from Sr.’s work in the underground, counterculture movement and deli...

After a week away due to weather-related shenanigans, we return to discuss 2011’s ‘JIRO DREAMS OF SHUSHI’, a documentary so well put together, it’ll even make those averse to eating seafood tempted to give it a try. We delve into the work ethic of Jiro and his crew, being a creature of habit, our own histories with sushi, the revelation of how big tuna fish can be, & more! Other Stuff Discussed: T...

On today's show, we delve into the 2022 'this-meeting-could-have-been-an-email-esque' documentary, THE PEZ OUTLAW! We delve into the use of dramatization to tell this story, the secrets of Johann's hole, the runtime of the doc, the lack of Pez-eating, Civil War (2024) & collecting stuff! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go h...

352. A Profound Moment of Sh*t - AMERICAN MOVIE (1999) We begin DocuMAYntery month with a slice of life documentary about filmmaking, friendship, and the American Dream, - 1999’s AMERICAN MOVIE! We discuss the filmmakers’ fear, perma-fried friends, uncle farts, cologne, the documentary Wham! (Netflix), and how creative endeavors are important to put out there! —————————————————————— To see images...