Big Trouble In Little Podcast

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we revisit the legendary sci-fi classic  Soylent Green . While most people know the film's famous ending, we explore why the journey is every bit as memorable as the twist itself. We discuss: 🌎 Environmental collapse and overpopulation 🏙️ Dystopian worldbuilding 🕵️ Charlton Heston's performance 🎼 Saul's emotional farewell 🥬 The shocking truth...

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we kick off Post-Apocalypse Month with  The Blood of Heroes . Topics include: ⚔️ Understanding the rules of Jugger 🏜️ Post-apocalyptic worldbuilding 🏛️ Underground cities and class divisions 🎬 Rutger Hauer's performance 📖 Missed storytelling opportunities 🧛 The accidental vampire subplot we wanted 🏆 Sports movie structure and underdog stories 🎥 The...

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we finish Terminator Month with a review of  Terminator: Dark Fate . Topics include: 🤖 Legion vs Skynet 💀 John Connor's shocking death 🔥 Linda Hamilton's return as Sarah Connor ⚔️ The Rev-9 Terminator 💉 Grace and the future resistance 🎬 Modern franchise storytelling 🛠️ How we would rewrite Dark Fate We also rank every Terminator film and discus...

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, we revisit two of the most divisive films in the Terminator franchise: 🤖 Terminator Salvation 🤖 Terminator Genisys Topics include: Why Salvation feels disconnected from classic Terminator Christian Bale's John Connor The future war fans always wanted Alternate timeline theories Arnold's return as "Pops" Amelia Clarke as Sarah Connor The Jo...

This week we continue Terminator Month with  Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines  🤖🔥 Is T3 secretly underrated… or is it the moment the franchise lost its identity? We discuss: ⚡ The shift away from James Cameron 💀 Comedy vs horror tone problems ⏳ Fate vs free will themes 🚛 The legendary crane chase scene 🤖 The TX villain debate 🎬 Why the movie feels like a remix of the first two films 👀 T...

Terminator Month officially begins with a deep dive into  The Terminator (1984)  — the sci-fi horror classic directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. We discuss: 🤖 The horror roots of The Terminator 🔥 James Cameron’s original vision ⏳ Time travel paradoxes and timeline loops 🎵 The legendary synth soundtrack 🔫 The Tech Noir club scene 👀 Arnold Schwarzenegger as a slasher...

The crew dives into the legendary cyberpunk anime classic  Akira  and breaks down why this film changed anime forever. We discuss: 🏍️ Kaneda and Tetsuo 💥 Nuclear themes and post-war anxiety 🧠 Psychic experiments and body horror 🌆 Neo-Tokyo’s incredible cyberpunk atmosphere 🎵 The iconic soundtrack 📚 Manga vs movie differences 🔥 The meaning behind Akira’s ending We also rank all four anime mov...

The crew reviews the 1987 anime cult classic  Royal Space Force: Wings of Honnêamise  — a beautifully animated sci-fi film packed with political tension, religion, military conflict, and humanity’s first journey into space. We break down: Gainax and the history behind the film The stunning 80s anime visuals Character development and controversial moments The movie’s Cold War inspirations Why the s...

In this episode of  Big Trouble In Little Podcast , we break down  Ghost in the Shell (1995)  — one of the most influential cyberpunk anime films ever made. We explore the film’s deep philosophical themes, including identity, consciousness, the nature of the soul, and humanity’s relationship with technology. We also discuss the Puppet Master, the ending, and how this film helped inspire modern sci...

In this episode of  Big Trouble In Little Podcast , we dive into the psychological anime thriller  Perfect Blue (1997)  — a film that explores fame, identity, obsession, and the dark side of entertainment. We share our first impressions, break down the film’s disturbing themes, analyze the twist ending, and debate what’s real vs. illusion. From early internet culture to celebrity pressure, this mo...

🖖 This week on  Big Trouble in the Little Podcast , we continue  Star Trek Month  with a deep dive into  Star Trek: Voyager ! We watched and ranked three standout (and not-so-standout) episodes: Extreme Risk Counterpoint Author, Author From missed potential to near-masterpieces, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why some episodes hit harder than others. Expect honest reactions, characte...

This week on  Big Trouble in the Little Podcast , the crew continues  Star Trek Month  with several standout episodes of  Star Trek: Voyager . We discuss  Timeless ,  Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy , and another late-series Voyager episode, diving into the time travel dilemmas, comedic storytelling, and character moments that made these episodes memorable. From Harry Kim’s guilt over Voyager’s destructio...

This week on  Big Trouble in the Little Podcast , the crew continues  Star Trek Month  with three iconic episodes from  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . We discuss  Waltz ,  In the Pale Moonlight , and  Far Beyond the Stars —episodes that showcase the darker, more complex storytelling that made DS9 stand out from the rest of Star Trek. From Gul Dukat’s psychological breakdown to Captain Sisko’s morall...

This week on  Big Trouble & Little Podcast , we explore three classic episodes from  Star Trek: The Original Series . We break down  Wolf in the Fold ,  A Piece of the Action , and  Day of the Dove , discussing everything from a Jack the Ripper–style murder mystery to a gangster-inspired planet and a powerful alien entity manipulating hate between humans and Klingons. Along the way we talk abo...

This week on  Big Trouble and Little Podcast , we revisit the 1997 comic book movie  Spawn . Known for its dark tone, wild CGI, and extremely 90s energy, Spawn has become a cult curiosity in superhero movie history. We break down the movie, discuss the strange creative decisions behind it, and debate whether nostalgia makes it more enjoyable than it should be. After the discussion, we rank all the...

This week on  Big Trouble Little Podcast , the crew dives into  Superman (1978) , the film that helped define the modern superhero movie. Starring  Christopher Reeve ,  Gene Hackman , and  Marlon Brando , this classic comic book adaptation set the standard for superhero films for decades. We break down why Christopher Reeve is still considered  the definitive Superman , discuss the differences bet...

This week on  Big Trouble and Little Podcast , the crew reviews  Hellboy (2004)  directed by  Guillermo del Toro  and starring  Ron Perlman  as the iconic comic book hero. We break down why Hellboy still holds up today, from the practical effects and monster design to Ron Perlman’s perfect performance as Hellboy. We also talk about the film’s biggest weakness—the villain—and how the movie still wo...

This month we’re ranking early “cape” comic book movies — the weird ones, the stylish ones, the ones that hit before the MCU turned everything into a cinematic factory line. First up:  Constantine (2005) . We talk Keanu’s chain-smoking demon-deporter energy, the movie’s killer casting (Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton), why the  vibes are immaculate  even when the plot is… doing side quests, and why  L...

Adam Sandler Month concludes with Uncut Gems — a chaotic, stressful crime drama that might be Sandler’s greatest performance. We discuss: Why the movie feels like a panic attack The gambling addiction spiral Why you root for Howard even though he’s awful That brutal ending And our final rankings of the month Next week: Constantine kicks off Cape Sh!t Month. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Adam Sandler Month rolls on with  The Waterboy , a dumb, lovable, endlessly quotable 90s comedy that still holds up. We break down why it works, why critics hated it, Henry Winkler’s underrated performance, and whether this is peak Sandler comedy. Then it’s Zack Facts, Ace Combat chaos, card game degeneracy, Fallout, The Last of Us, and teasing  Uncut Gems  next week. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

Adam Sandler Month continues with Netflix’s  Spaceman (2024)  — a melancholy sci-fi relationship story that caught us off guard. We debate whether the movie sabotages its own Earth storyline early, unpack the Czech/Soviet-futurism aesthetic, rate Sandler’s performance, and argue the big question:  is Hanush real? Then it’s catch-up time: Ace Combat addictions, Falling Skies chaos, Starfield update...

Adam Sandler Month begins with  Pixels (2015) —a movie we  thought  we would hate… and somehow didn’t. In this episode of  Big Trouble in Little Podcast , Andy, Chaz, Joe Dubs, and Zach dive into Adam Sandler’s video game invasion comedy  Pixels , breaking down why it’s contrived, dumb, lowest-common-denominator… yet still oddly entertaining. We debate whether  Pixels  is a guilty pleasure or just...

Big Trouble in Little Podcast  wraps up its Twilight Zone month by stepping into darker, stranger territory with  Rod Serling’s  Night Gallery . This week, the crew breaks down  “They’re Tearing Down Tim Riley’s Bar” , a melancholic tale of burnout, memory, and midlife crisis, and  “Pickman’s Model” , a full-blown  H.P. Lovecraft–inspired horror story  that delivers real monsters and eerie atmosph...

Big Trouble in Little Podcast is back — with a new intro, new energy, and a deep dive into the Twilight Zone. This January tradition continues as the hosts explore three classic episodes centered on one unavoidable theme:  inevitability . Growing up. Aging. Death. And the quiet dread of becoming someone you don’t recognize anymore. We break down: Walking Distance  — the pain of nostalgia and the i...

In this episode,  Andy, Joe Dubs, Zac, and Chaz  revisit three haunting classics from  The Twilight Zone — Night Call ,  Long Distance Call , and  The Jeopardy Room . Together, they explore how these episodes use psychological horror, isolation, and quiet dread to deliver some of the most unsettling stories in the series. The discussion breaks down how ordinary objects—telephones, small rooms, sil...