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On the 29th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim and Tanner discuss Mike Judge's 1999 workplace comedy Office Space. Does this film still deliver the laughs 25 years later? Is the 90s rap soundtrack perfect? What would Tim and Tanner do if they had a million dollars? Tune in to find out!

On the 28th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Tim, and Bennett discuss Quentin Tarantino's 2009 WWII film Inglourious Basterds. Does this film's Nazi-killing action stand the test of time? How does the gang feel about the film's "alternate history" storytelling? Who almost ended up in this film? Tune in to find out!

On the 27th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Joe V and Tim discuss Neill Blomkamp's feature debut District 9. Is this Blomkamp's masterpiece? Do the film's visual effects and messages hold up 15 years later? Should this film get a sequel? Tune in to find out!

On the 26th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Tim discuss the 2009 Jason Reitman-directed George Clooney-starring dramedy Up In the Air. Does this film hold up 15 years later? Is the romantic plot strong enough to justify being labeled as a romcom? What St. Louis-based talent worked on this film? Tune in to find out!

On the 25th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, and Joe discuss the recent disaster film Twisters. Did this stand-alone sequel to 1996's Twister hold up to the original? Was the 4DX experience all it was hyped up to be? Did Steven Spielberg kill the mood at the end? Tune in to find out!

On the 24th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Joe once again co-host a discussion with Austin, Tim, Rein, and special guest James the Nerd on the MCU's first R-rated installment, Deadpool & Wolverine. Did Deadpool's new Disney overlords help him stick the landing with maximum effort, or was it a limp to the finish? Did the movie justify bringing Wolverine back, or did it desecr...

On the 23rd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Tim discuss the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King. Is this the quintessential film of Disney's Renaissance Era? Which of the musical numbers are their favorites? What do they think of the sequels and the infamous 2019 remake? Tune in for their thoughts and A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

On the 22nd episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Joe V prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine by CO-HOSTING a double feature with Austin and Tim of 2013's The Wolverine and 2016's Deadpool. Is The Wolverine a fun action romp, or is it merely an inferior predecessor to 2017's Logan? Does Deadpool's tongue-in-cheek humor still hold up, or have the last 8 years of copycat action co...

On the 21st episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Joe V, and Tim discuss Sam Raimi's legendary superhero sequel Spider-Man 2. Said by many to be one of the greatest superhero movies of all time, what is it that makes this sequel so special? Is Alfred Molina's Doc Ock the perfect Spider-Man villain? How did the film hold up for its theatrical rerelease earlier this year? Tune in to find ou...

On the 20th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Austin discuss the 1994 Robert Zemeckis classic Forrest Gump. Described by Tanner as his "former favorite film of all time", what is it about Forrest Gump that means so much to him? Does Tom Hanks' performance stand the test of time? How do they feel about the common cultural perception of Jenny? Tune in to find out!

On the 19th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Rein, Tanner, Joe V, and Tim discuss the latest installment in George Miller's Mad Max series, Furiosa. How does Furiosa's origin film stack up to the previous Mad Max films? Does the slower pace make it an interesting companion piece to Fury Road? What do we think of Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth's performances? Tune in to find out!

On the 18th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Austin, and Joe V discuss Quentin Tarantino's two-part martial arts epic Kill Bill. Which volume do they like better? What classic films are referenced in this love letter to 70s grindhouse cinema? Are the fan edits of The Whole Bloody Affair worth checking out? What terrible things did Harvey Weinstein do around this production? Tune in to find...

On the 17th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, and special guest Isabelle Muren discuss the 1999 live action Inspector Gadget movie and its 2003 straight-to-video sequel. Why? Tune in to find out!

On the 16th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Joe V, and Tim discuss Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi sequel Dune: Part 2. Does this sequel surpass its predecessor? Does it adapt the source material well? How does it compare to the David Lynch Dune film? Tune in to find out!

ON THE A SIDE OF THE FIFTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Ethan, Tanner, Austin, and special guest ED JOHNSTON talk about the 1989 anime featurette Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone. Is the movie good? Does the lean towards classic martial arts action make it an interesting stand out in the DBZ movie line? Is Budokai 2 a good game? Tune in to find out! This episode is dedicated to the memory...

On the 15th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Tim, Joe V, and Rein discuss the supernatural romcom Lisa Frankenstein. How does Robin Williams' daughter Zelda Williams fare in her directorial debut? How does the screenplay stack up among writer Diablo Cody's body of work? What do we think of Cole Sprouse's performance in this largely silent role? Tune in to find out!

On the 14th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Austin, Joe V, and Tim discuss the recent wrestling biopic The Iron Claw. How well does the film portray the real life events of the Von Erich family? Is this the best performance of Zac Efron's career? What personal connections to the film's story does Tanner's family have? Tune in to find out on a Sunday Night Smackdown to remember!

On the 13th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Tanner, and Austin discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' surrealist comedy Poor Things. How does the film stack up to Lanthimos' prior film work? How does it handle its themes of feminism and sexuality? What are some of the funniest moments in the film? Tune in to find out!

On the 12th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner and Austin discuss the latest film from Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon. Based on the 2017 book by David Grann that recounts the Osage murders, this episode deals with some heavy real-life subject matter. If you want to learn more about how the film's depictions of events compare to what really happened, then this episode is worth a...

On the 11th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Austin, Tanner, Ethan, and special guest Space Queen Emily discuss Takashi Yamazaki's latest entry in the Godzilla franchise, Godzilla Minus One. How does this film stack up compared to its gigantic predecessors? Is the character work in this film our favorite in the franchise? How does the CGI compare to that of the Monsterverse Godzilla films?...

On the 10th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Joe, and Tim discuss the epic conclusion to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King. Is this film the greatest in the trilogy? Does the extended edition justify its runtime? How did Christopher Lee's WWII combat history affect his performance in his scene? Tune in to find out!

On the 9th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Rein, Ethan, Austin, and special guest Angie Hachiman close out the year with a discussion on Satoshi Kon's third film Tokyo Godfathers. How does this film compare to the rest of Kon's filmography? Does the film capture the Christmas spirit? Does the film's representation of Hana as a trans character hold up 20 years later? Tune in to find...

On the 8th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Ethan, Rein, Tim, Tanner, Austin, and special guest Lauren discuss René Laloux's animated sci-fi classic Fantastic Planet. How does the film hold up 50 years later? How do its themes relate to current events? What do we think of the animation and visual design? Tune in to find out!

On the 7th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Tim, and Joe V discuss Ron Howard's live action adaptation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. How does the live action film compare to the animated adaptations of the book? What do we think of Jim Carrey's performance as The Grinch? How does the TV version of the movie differ from the theatrical cut? What horrifying trauma do...

On the 6th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tanner, Tim, and special guest Isabelle Muren discuss Park Chan Wook's 2003 thriller Oldboy. Does the film still hold its shock value 20 years later? How does it differ from the manga it's based on? Are the Hollywood and Bollywood versions worth watching? Tune in to find out!