Don’t Be Crazy

Consider that a divorce. We are celebrating Zach's birthday and discussing one of his favorite movies of all time; Total Recall. This redux episode has Amanda and special guest David Dassau breaking down the ultra violence and odd humor that Verhoeven uses in this sci fi 1990 classic.  Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a...

It's time to join your favorite Ghost (Zach) and the Darkness (Amanda) as they discuss the 1996 hunter/action/adventure The Ghost and the Darkness. Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas shine in this 90's classic that always felt like it was on cable. How does it hold up? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on App...

Ready to play a game? Well, maybe not the one you're expecting. Zach and Amanda are going all the way back to 1997 and talking all things David Fincher as they discuss the under appreciated Michael Douglas film The Game. A divisive thriller with plenty of twists and turns, does this movie actually have merit in Fincher's filmography? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow...

It's 90's rom-com time! Zach and Amanda discuss the 1999 teen comedy She's All That. How does this movie hold up? It is quite a doozy of a film, to say the least. With tons to talk about, this episode has some fun twists and turns.  Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or co...

Zach and Amanda are ready to swap skins and discuss this 1997 action-packed thrill-ride Face/Off. Nic Cage and Jon Travolta at their most unhinged, in a John Woo, Gun-Fu action spectacular? Sign everyone up! This movie has a surprisingly high rating. So we are here to discuss why that is. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leav...

Anyone want lemonade? Zach and Amanda discuss some questionable choices in filmmaking from the 1993 movie The Crush. An underage Alicia Silverstone plays a 14 year old obsessed with her new 28 year old neighbor. But that, of course, is not the entire plot. This film is problematic in more than one way, and we are here to talk all about it. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and...

Plot twist! Join Amanda and Zach as they discuss the 1993 mid-budget thriller Malice. This film has a loaded all star cast, yet it kind of fell between the cracks amidst all the 90's thrillers. What happened? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to...

Time to check those squirrel covers and tune in as Amanda and Zach are discussing the 1995 throw away thriller Copycat. In the midst of so many-mid-budget-mid-90's thrillers, why didn't this one take off more? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email t...

Wanna go to Brazil? What about a Brazilian Prison? Zach and Amanda are discussing the 1985 indie darling Kiss of the Spider Woman. A film of immense discussion, where do we stand on it? And does the message hit home? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an...

Happy Holidays! Amanda and Zach are here to break down the 2005 family drama/comedy/mean spirited film The Family Stone. We honor Diane Keaton as we also discuss why this movie can be quite problematic at times. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email...

Happy Holidays! Amanda and Zach are talking all things festive and scary as they break down the brilliance and terror of 1974's Black Christmas. Why do people love this film so much? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and...

Happy Holidays! Amanda and Zach are back to spread joy and cheer as they discuss the 1992 classic The Muppet Christmas Carol. A Charles Dickens tale that has been adapted countless times, this film just works well for the holiday season. Dare we even say it is the best of the bunch? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5...

We conclude our Spooky Season with an all time classic: Psycho. Join Zach and Amanda as they discuss the importance of this Hitchcock film in its style, thrills, and ideas. Zach and Justin previously reviewed this movie in 2022, so we felt it was a good time to give it another go.  Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 s...

It's our favorite annual tradition! Amanda and Zach get some much needed help from Geek Garage's David Dassau to discuss the merits of the latest V/H/S Halloween. This is a beloved series for Zach and David, but was this latest installment enough for Amanda? Tune in to see if it is. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5...

Get those binoculars out. It's time to eavesdrop with Zach and Amanda as they discuss the 2000 thriller/suspense film What Lies Beneath. Even though the year 2000 didn't produce many great films, sometimes you can find some gems. So did this one actually make the cut? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on...

EEEEEKKKKK! Spooky Season is upon us, so Zach and Amanda are about to assimilate with pour duplicates and record our thoughts on the 1978 remake Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Top to bottom great casting and writing, with some incredible practicals. It's pretty hard to talk ill about this film. But we tried! Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitte...

Get your mind out of the gutter. We continue our exploration of the works of Kirsten Dunst and discuss Dick from 1999. In a spectacular run of three good 1999 films, Dunst shines alongside Michele Williams as two 15 year old's who help expose the Watergate scandal as Nixon's dog walkers. Laughs are to be had, but this movie misses the mark a bit. Available now!  Take a listen and don’t forget to l...

Its Dunst month! On this episode, Amanda and Zach discuss who is the most smartest as they dig deep in to 1999's Drop Dead Gorgeous. A small town dark comedy, this movie is packed with great actors in their early careers who just really shine. This movie hits way harder as time has passed. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to lea...

Stop eating my sesame cake! Amanda and Zach are talking gorillas, future age tech, jungle exploration, and piss poor literary adaptations. We are talking about the 1995 Sci-Fi film Congo. Wait, but is it actually Sci-fi? Or maybe action adventure? Wait, what the heck is the genre of this movie anyways? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Mak...

Warriors....come out to plaaaayyyyyyy!!! Actor/Comedian David Bluvband joins Amanda and Zach to discuss the 1979 cult classic The Warriors. When a lone gang is wrongfully accused of a killing, they must fight their way back to the beautiful Coney Island. A movie filled with both style AND substance, this one was a fun conversation. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow u...

Happy belated Father's Day! Zach and Amanda sit down to discuss the 2007 comedy/drama Dan in Real Life. Although the film is riddled with issues, there is some heart to it. Where did it go so wrong? And how can it be better? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments?...

Well, here goes nothing. Zach and Amanda are back to reluctantly discuss the 2007 "movie" Because I Said So. There are so many things to discuss about this film. Not really any of them are super positive either. We apologize in advance, but enjoy anyways!! Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcas...

Today is Zach's birthday. So put those parkas on and get ready for some random blood tests, because he and Amanda are discussing The Thing from 1982. A moment of film perfection, this is one of Zach's all time favorite movies. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments...

Is that white smoke we see? In honor of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Amanfda and Zach discuss the 2024 drama Conclave. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on Ap...

Who wants some blueberry pie?! Amanda and Zach are discussing the 2024 psychological thriller Heretic. Wonderful performances drive this theological horror film in all of it's confusing glory. Does a heavy dialogue filled movie work for you? Some may think it is a deterrent. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter . Make sure to leave a 5 star rat...