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On the 117th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Orion, and special guest Hysteria Fest director Paul Hibbard discuss Brian DePalma's 1976 horror classic Carrie. After 50 years, is Stephen King's first film adaptation still one of his best? What makes Carrie White such a compelling protagonist? What other film shared a casting session with this one? Tune in to find out!

On the 116th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and special guest Lauren Divito discuss Boots Riley's latest satirical comedy I Love Boosters. Following his 2018 film Sorry to Bother You, does Boots' newest film live up to his last one? What makes the visual style of this film so unique? What does this film have to say about class? Tune in to find out!

On the 115th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Cody, and Austin discuss Kyle Balda's latest family film The Sheep Detectives. Did the Minions director surprise the gang with his newest film? Did the star-studded cast carry the film? Is this a murder mystery you should show your kids? Tune in to find out!

On the 114th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Ethan, and Austin discuss Rintaro's 2001 sci-fi anime film Metropolis. Is this less discussed sci-fi anime gem worth seeking out? How does the film compare to Osamu Tezuka's original manga and Fritz Lang's classic silent film? Does this film have one of the greatest needle drops of all time? Tune in to find out!

On the 113th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Ethan, Tim, and Austin discuss Ralph Bakshi's 1981 animated music epic American Pop. Does this rotoscope-heavy multi-generational tale have substance to its style? Which of the lead characters did the gang find the most compelling? Why did it take so long for this film to get a home video release? Tune in to find out!

On the 112th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V, Austin, and Tim discuss Shane Black's 2016 sleeper hit The Nice Guys. While the film flopped when it came out, is this 70s-set comedic action thriller worth a watch? Does the star-studded cast make this movie shine? How did the script make its way to production? Tune in to find out!

On the 111th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim and Austin discuss Bong Joon Ho's 2006 creature feature The Host. After 20 years, does this beast still have some bite? What real life events inspired the story of this film? How does the gang think that cancelled sequel film would have turned out? Tune in to find out!

On the 110th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Cody, and Austin discuss the latest Nintendo/Illumination collaboration The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. While the first installment in the series focused less on story and more on references to the Mario franchise, does this sequel change things up or bring more of the same? Do the new cast members bring the characters from the game to life? What's...

On the 109th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and Joe V discuss Martin Scorsese's 1976 classic Taxi Driver. After 50 years, does this film still have some gas in it? How does the Vietnam war angle affect the perception of Travis Bickle as a character? How did Steven Spielberg help save this movie? Tune in to find out!

On the 108th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Austin discuss Duncan Jones' 2011 sci-fi thriller Source Code. After 15 years, does this film still manage to save the day in time? Do the visual effects still hold up? Is this one of Jake Gyllenhaal's most impressive leading performances? Tune in to find out!

On the 107th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Cody, and Joe V discuss Lord and Miller's latest sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary. Is this Andy Weir adaptation one of the best movies of the year so far? How stunning was the Petrova Line scene? What lengths did Tanner go to for the optimal theatrical experience for this movie? Tune in to find out!

On the 106th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V, Tanner, and Cody discuss the 2006 Shawn Levy family comedy Night at the Museum. After 20 years, does this movie still have some magic? Do the special effects still hold up? Does Dick Van Dyke have the moves? Tune in to find out!

ON A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MATINEE: It's the 2026 Bomb Squad Awards Show! Tanner, Austin, and Tim discussed the greatest in cinema of 2025, as voted on by Bomb Squad's esteemed panel of former guests and members, in a special live recording! From Best Horror to Best Picture, what films will win? Tune in to find out!

On the 104th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and Joe V discuss the latest installment in Danny Boyle's infected horror franchise, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Does Nia DaCosta's follow up to last year's 28 Years Later take this trilogy in interesting directions? How does this film explore the humanity within the infected? What does the gang think of Dr. Kelson&#...

On the 103rd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Joe V, Cody, and Tim discuss Adam Sandler's 1996 classic Happy Gilmore. After 30 years of laughs, does this movie still hit a hole in one, or is the price wrong? What are some of the gang's favorite gags from the movie? What do Tanner and Tim think of last year's sequel from Netflix? Tune in to find out!

On the 102nd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and Cody discuss Sam Raimi's latest horror comedy Send Help. As his first proper horror feature in 17 years, is this a true return to form for Raimi? Do Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien's performances keep this movie going? Would the gang hang out with Linda Liddle if she was their coworker? Tune in to find out!

On the 101st episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V, Tim, and Tanner discuss Christophe Gans' Return to Silent Hill. Is the film a worthy successor to Gans' first Silent Hill film, or is it a failure of an adaptation to Silent Hill 2? Does the cast effectively portray the characters from the game? What was up with that beard? Tune in to find out!

THIS PODCAST CONTAINS EXTENDED DISCUSSIONS OF DEPRESSION AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.ON THE VERY SPECIAL 100TH EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MATINEE, Joe V, Tanner, Cody, and Tim discuss the 2014 animated adventure The LEGO Movie. This is a movie that saved Joe's life, but what is it that makes it so special? What is it about the animation style of this movie that's so un...

On the 99th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Tim, and Austin discuss Park Chan-Wook's latest dark comedy No Other Choice. While it was snubbed by the Oscars, is this one of the best films of 2025? What makes the cinematography and editing of this film so impressive? What does the gang think of the ending? Tune in to find out!

On the 98th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, Bennett, and Joe V discuss Josh Safdie's latest film Marty Supreme. Is this film as anxiety-riddled as Josh's previous films with his brother Benny? Has Timothée Chalamet served an Oscar-worthy performance as Marty Mauser? Is Mr. Wonderful really a vampire? Tune in to find out!

On the 97th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner has once again become Detective Tanoit Blanc and has gathered Austin, Tim, and Cody to investigate Rian Johnson's latest Benoit Blanc mystery Wake Up Dead Man. Does this new installment live up to the bar set by Knives Out and Glass Onion? Does the film handle the complex nuances of religion in an interesting way? Can Tanoit find who killed Rei...

On the 96th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V, Tanner, Austin, Cody, and Tim discuss Guillermo Del Toro's latest gothic epic Frankenstein. Is Del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's horror classic the greatest yet? Did the film's limited theatrical run enhance the viewing experience? Was the gang more captivated by Victor's Tale or The Creature's Tale? Tune in to find ou...

On the 95th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, and special guest visual effects artist Matt Sullivan discuss James Cameron's latest trip to Pandora, Avatar: Fire & Ash. Is the third installment in Cameron's sci-fi epic franchise a satisfying addition? Does Oona Chaplin steal the show as the new villain Varang? What fascinating stories does Matt have from his experience...

On the 94th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V and Tim send off 2025 by discussing the 2015 cult sci-fi action comedy Turbo Kid. Is this low budget gem worth a watch? Does the cast succeed in making their characters fun and charming? What is the original short film T is for Turbo like? Tune in for all this and a special announcement from Joe!

On the 93rd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Tanner, Joe V, and special guest Mando Franco return to the world of animated Batman films as they discuss Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. How does Batman Beyond's first (and still only) film stack up to the other Batman animated films? What are the major differences between the edited original home video release and the uncut PG-13 version?...