What Were They Thinking?

To celebrate 200 episodes of podcasting, the guys talk about Manos: The Hands of Fate, one of the all-time worst and most incomprehensible movies ever made. Despite that, how is this film linked with an Academy Award-winning screenwriter? Is Neil Breen a more competent filmmaker than Harold Warren? How about that incredibly bizarre "jazzy" soundtrack? And if you took out the pauses and awkward sta...

No, it's not the one with DeNiro and Pacino. Nor is it the Sandra Bullock/Melissa McCarthy cop comedy. This week, the guys bring in first-time guest and independent filmmaker Britany Sparrow to discuss the bizarre Burt Reynolds action (?) movie Heat. This movie has everything: it's written by acclaimed screenwriter William Goldman (!) adapted from a William Goldman novel (!!!), Burt says every hor...

Josh is back so you know what that means - another comic book movie! This week, he joins the guys to discuss the "final" installment in the Wesley Snipes vampire saga, Blade: Trinity. What's with all the Deadpool-level Ryan Reynolds ad-libbing? How come it feels so weird to hear Triple H swear? Do MP3s really get people pumped up to fight vampires? Did NO ONE think through the name "The Night Stal...

It's that time of year again - time to fly Air Gamera! This year, Nathan picks the clip show extravaganza Gamera vs. Viras. Did the alien spaceships look like Madonna's Beetlejuice bra or bumblebee butts? Why are these junior scouts allowed to operate a highly deadly submarine without any supervision? Did Misao invent the smartwatch and is Jim secretly Tim Cook? Why were they taking erotic picture...

This week, the guys are joined by a returning guest as Amanda the Jedi swings in to discuss a film that is near and dear to her heart: Twilight. What is this renaissance we're living in and why are we living in it? Stephenie Meyer did WHAT with a real tribe?! Is this the most hilarious romantic dialogue in any movie ever made? How difficult is it to use a ketchup bottle? And of course, the age-old...

Schlocktober is over so why not transition back to regular flicks with the action/horror hybrid and Chuck Norris vehicle Silent Rage. Galen Howard returns to join the guys in breaking down this absolutely insane movie. Is Stephen Furst playing the REAL serial killer in this movie? Why does the plot seemingly change into a different movie every 15 minutes? How is no one shutting down that hospital...

Schlocktober comes to a screeching halt with this final episode for October as the gents discuss one of the two films directed by creature feature maestro Stan Winston - Pumpkinhead starring Lance Henriksen. Why does Nathan love this movie so much? Why did no other characters check for a pulse after a kid is hit by a bike and clearly still alive? How come Nathan and Brendan can't tell who's who in...

Schlocktober soldiers on as the long-awaited followup finally occurs as Brent from the Home Video Hustle podcast pops in to discuss The Human Centipede 2 with Nathan and Brendan. The film is discussed in all its super gross detail and could this be one of the more angrier appearances from one of the hosts? Shouldn't Martin start off as a somewhat put-upon sympathetic character so we care about any...

This week, Shlocktober continues as the guys bring back Jason MacLeod to help dissect the driller killer sequel Slumber Party Massacre II. Just how long did the girls take to choreograph that dance number that was solely for their own enjoyment? How cheap are the cheap porn credits? Have you ever seen a slasher finale set to a musical number BY THE KILLER? Are the dream sequences real? And how lon...

Surprisingly, Nathan had NOT seen this week's film as a very young child but alas, the guys watched Vamp (thanks to Steve and Izzy for the Listeners Choice pick!) and had some stuff to say - why is everyone turned on by the very bizarre "striptease" by Grace Jones in full kabuki makeup? Do you think Gedde Watanabe was relieved to not have to effect an "accent" in an 80s movie for once? Does this f...

No it's not the Clint Eastwood one, it's not the singular version of that weird one with Jim Carrey that no one saw and it's certainly not the entire genre itself but the guys DO talk about the Alicia Silverstone straight-to-video 90s "hit," True Crime. Is the title really referring to the murder that surrounds the film or another far more sinister crime? What is with the weird religious themes th...

This week, the guys welcome back Steve and Izzy of Everything I Learned from Movies to talk about the Richard Grieco-led spy flick - If Looks Could Kill. Is this movie basically Never Too Young to Die or is it... better? Did Linda Hunt's character murder Wonder Woman for her gold whip? Wouldn't you know before going to your own graduation that you failed high school? Was the villain's evil plan to...

Well... it's come to this. The guys team up with frequent guest Galen Howard to break down one of the most notorious movies of all-time: the Rob Reiner flop, North. Does this manage to usurp The Conqueror and become the new record-holder for most offensive movie covered on the show? How much do you like Bruce Willis? No, seriously - there's a lot of him. How much do kids enjoy references to The An...

You can smell it in the air, can't you? ...oh. Sorry about that. No, it's AWARDS SEASON! Nathan and Brendan present the 5th Annual Manos Hand-Outs along with a slew of celebrity appearances and at least one who decided to get revenge by sabotaging some of the festivities!? What is the big secret that the Wayans Brothers have been harbouring all these years?! What movie do the hosts disagree on the...

Celebration! Nathan and Brendan ring in FIVE years on the air with this very special episode! Since KISS began this whole ride, the guys go back to the well and talk about Scooby-Doo and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery. Find out why this is the Rocky IV of Scooby-Doo movies! Listen as Brendan finally understands a clever (?) joke from Ready to Rumble! Marvel at the tremendously hilarious miscasting of...

Bada-bing, bada-boom. Here you is at the feet of the rulers of cool, the sultans of swing, the maestros of ministroni, the emperors of-- okay, that's enough. This week, Lindsay comes back to the show to discuss a Patreon Pick (thanks Allison!) and a movie with a reputation for being one of the worst of all-time - Gigli. Will the new Bennifer movement that's been sweeping the United States get us t...

Well, howdy pilgrim. Come on over with me and these crawdaddies out for some... ok, I can't do western talk. John Wayne sure can though! And yes... he IS playing Genghis Khan. Join Nathan and Brendan as they welcome back frequent guest Jason MacLeod to discuss the highly dubious film (that may have also been the cause for several premature deaths) The Conqueror. Witness John Wayne not changing his...

Fraser-Fest concludes with a discussion of some foundational Fraser in the form of the 1992 caveman comedy Encino Man. The guys break down everything including the sketch-comedy format of the movie, Sean Astin's character being a really horrible dude, ice hockey rink hangout spots, the most poignant scene in the movie and much more. Plus: Brendan just said WHAT about Pauly Shore's performance!? Ch...

It's time for a double dose of Canadian treasure Brendan Fraser! To start off, the guys talk about a mummy movie with no actual mummies, The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. They talk about everything including the fact that this might be Donald Trump's favourite movie, Rick's kid looking roughly the same age as his father, bad fly-fishing, Jonathan's therapist-recommended mummy-theme casino...

Five Thursdays in a month? Surely, that can only mean one thing! Time for a Small-Screen Shameful! That's right, Nathan and Brendan are joined by returning guest Galen Howard to break down the messy 90s Chuck Norris straight-to-video slog that is Hellbound. The guys break it all down including the Bloodsport-level ADR for one particular character, Calvin's love for food and screaming, they wonder...

Summer hits just keep on comin' as Nathan and Brendan dive into the living, breathing culture of Hawaii with a flat, forcefully quirky uninteresting film by Cameron Crowe - Aloha. Joining the guys this week is John Ellis and he has many questions (spoiler alert: not a lot of answers). They talk about quirky dialogue in place of character development, the casting of Emma Stone as someone who is one...

Summer Schlockbusters continue with a discussion of a ridiculous Vin Diesel sci-fi actioner, Babylon A.D. Thankfully, Brent from the Home Video Hustle is with them this week but is likely just as confused as your hosts. Together, they talk about the very confusing and convoluted plot, lazy 'futuristic' props and set decor, Gerard Depar-dick, off-screen sex, inaccurate Canadian geography and much m...

Ready for a SUPER-SIZED episode?! The guys bring back Francis Rizzo III to discuss a film in GREAT detail - Batman Forever. There's a lot to get into here, folks. They debate the strengths and weaknesses of Jim Carrey's performance as the Riddler, discuss Two-Face and Riddler's villain budget for architecture and costumes, Francis asks why the Riddler didn't just get a job in computer animation, v...

It's time to celebrate podcast heritage and a very Happy Canada Day to you all! On this very special episode, the guys welcome back Patron Ben Wandio to discuss the super Canadian comedy film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. This is not QUITE the usual episode as all three hosts very much enjoyed this movie so keep that in mind as you hear them talk about the legacy of the Kids being too-cool-for-th...

Listeners Choice Month comes to an end with the final pick as listener Gabe has given them one of Nathan's favourite genres - the musical. Yes, it's the 2003 contractually-obligated smash hit From Justin to Kelly. The guys break it all down and talk about the least memorable musical numbers in human existence, beach-beds, the evolution of text messaging, the massive amount of "filler" (in an 81-mi...