After the Hype

We kick off our UNIVERSAL MONSTER MONTH with the iconic FRANKENSTEIN (1931). Each week in October we will take a look at one of the Universal Monsters by way of either the original film or a later adaptation - thanks to the votes of podcast guests and listeners alike! Voting is staggered to give us time to watch the film, so keep an eye over at AFTER THE HYPE'S FACEBOOK to get in on the voting act...

Bryan and Jon are joined by the almost-always Chewie and Ryan, with special guest Mackenzie to discuss the divisive BIG HERO 6. Don your cape or mask or super hero implement and join us in the discussion! We also reveal what we're doing for Halloween this year on the podcast. Hint: you get to vote. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN - Too Many Zooz JON - High and Low RYAN - The Foo Fighters MACKENZI...

This week Bryan and Jon are joined by Sam, Paul, Ryan, and Chewie to discuss the tense thriller NIGHTCRAWLER. We make Paul do the breakdown (since he hasn't been on the podcast in awhile) and we really tongue-bathe Mr. Gyllenhaal. No, seriously. We go to town on that wonderful performance. Check it out! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN - Destiny JON - Terraria SAM - Aliens PAUL - Majora's Mask RYA...

Bryan and Jon are joined by Tony, Graham and Ryan once more for the final installment of the "Battle of the Bonds." Of note, Tony tries to defend The World is Not Enough and that in and of itself is worth the price of admission! Also, shotguns. MAY THE BEST BOND FILM WIN! CASINO ROYALE - BRYAN'S CHOICE! THE SPY WHO LOVED ME - JON'S CHOICE! THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH - TONY'S CHOICE! THE LIV...

Hi gang! We heard the news about Wes Craven's passing and wanted to honor his memory in the best way we knew how: by pitting his films against each other in a bonus "battle" episode of AFTER THE HYPE. WHICH OF OUR FAVORITES MAKE THE CUT ? SCREAM - BRYAN'S CHOICE! THE HILLS HAVE EYES - JON'S CHOICE! LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT - RYAN'S CHOICE! SERPENT IN THE RAINBOW - SIERRA'S CHOICE!

Oscar Isaac is the focus of our attention this week on the podcast as we discuss EX MACHINA. We are joined by Chewie (welcome back!) and special guest Sam - who does an exceptional breakdown of the film. Lots to talk about this episode, so let's get right to it! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN - Straight Outta Compton JON - Black List Table Reads Podcast CHEWIE - Need For Speed SAMANTHA - Hanniba...

This week Bryan and Jon go super spy as they take on KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE. They are joined by Ryan and newcomer Candice – who came down from Canada to be on our podcast. Isn’t that great? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN – Hollow Man, Chicken Run, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Spirited Away JON – Until Dawn Playthroughs on Twitch (see also: Markiplier’s Let’s Plays) RYAN – Straight Outta Compto...

This week Bryan and Jon take on BIRDMAN, with the help of Cody, Ryan, and Anthony. There’s a lot of love to go around, except for that pesky ending, which our heroes can’t quite seem to agree on. Do yourself a solid and check out this episode. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN – Weeds JON – You Must Remember This “Charles Manson’s Hollywood” CODY – Hard Knocks RYAN – Fear The Walking Dead 3 Minute...

This week blood, death, and viscera abound as Bryan, Jon, and Thomas tackle BLOODBORNE, the latest game from FROM SOFTWARE. Settle in and get your game face on because these bosses aren’t going to beat themselves! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN – Fantastic Four JON – Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp THOMAS – The Ace Ventura Movies RATING SYSTEM - "GAMES WHERE THE WORLD CHANGES BAS...

This week Bryan flies solo as Jon is stuck at work at the very last minute. Ryan, Tony, and Elvis come to the rescue and they have a grand time talking about GUILTY PLEASURE VIDEO GAME MOVIES! That’s right! The movies based off of games that aren’t “good” but find a very special and enjoyable place in their hearts. Check it out to see which movie wins out over the others. Have a guilty pleasure fi...

This week Bryan and Jon can’t escape THE BABADOOK, and they’re okay with that. Chewie, Hunter, and newcomer Donnacha join them in their praise of perhaps the best horror film out now. Note: We had Donnacha call in over the internet, so the audio is a little low. Apologies in advance. Blame the Babadook. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN – Batman: Arkham Knight JON – Under the Skin CHEWIE – Seinfeld...

Bryan and Chewie are back from their honeymoon (hope you both had a good trip!), which means After The Hype resumes its regularly scheduled programming! And what better way to get back into the swing of things than with some big ba-da-boom. That’s right. We spend an entire episode gushing about the Luc Besson classic Fifth Element. Europe. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? BRYAN – Terminator: Genysis JON...

Bryan and Jon are joined by Tony and Graham for the bonkers sequel to their Battle of the Bonds episode. You don’t know the meaning of bonkers until you find out which film wins. Bonkers. MAY THE BEST BOND FILM WIN! In the spirit of our battle episodes, we put forth our arguments for best Bond film. Here’s the rundown: LIVE AND LET DIE – TONY’S CHOICE! YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE – GRAHAM’S CHOICE! THUNDE...