Don't Worry, B Movies

Amanda and Wade talk about their crushes on older men and how they feel about what it means to get older themselves. We find out that Wade is a Josh Lucas-head and that Amanda may have messed with the timelines a bit to win at Fun Facts. TW for brief discussion of assisted suicide via plane.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://w...

Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, oh my. This episode we are discussing the 2014 family dramady This is Where I Leave You. Listen to Wade mistaking the famous Arrested Development for a mash up of two classic horror villains, to Amanda making a dramatic turnaround on her expectations for this movie, and to both of them lamenting the doomed love of Wendy and Horry. Laughs and heartache: what mo...

This week we dive into the wonderful world of Public Domain Books and go back in time to the Macaulay Culkin Renaissance! Which genre is your favorite? Horror, Adventure or Fantasy?   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darling...

Spookiness plus pirates divided by Billy Zane equals... this episode! Amanda and Wade welcome special guest Asa Erlendson to discuss the movie The Phantom. The trio marvel at how beefed up Billy Z got for this role, express appreciation for the childlike enthusiasm of villain Xander Drax, and decry the nepotism of superheroic primogeniture. It's a real problem, people. So jump on board the imagina...

On today's episode, Wade and Amanda ask the age-old question: Aren't we all just a little bit of a bro? Even if you aren't, dive into this early 2000s road-trip-skateboarding-underdog-comedy with us. Have a few laughs and learn about the equally important dangers of port-a-potties and soulmates. And remember, it's not over until Strongbad says it is.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.ins...

He's not the man they think he is at home, oh no no no! That's right, this week we're discussing the 1997 movie Rocketman starring Harland Williams and definitely not Taron Egerton. Amanda explains why space travel is not on her to-do list, Wade talks aobut the time he called in to a radio show on Harland Williams' behalf, and the two have a blast imagining the sequel and performing a scene from i...

The old philosophers once said – "we must admire a man who commits to his mistakes" and in the spirit of that, we committed to re-recording this at the last minute to provide you with better sound quality. Things get a little loose as Wade and Amanda deal with ambiguous time travel, a new and intense program at the zoo and a confusing sequel to this lovely, quirky indie romantic comedy.  So hey! L...

HOO wee, we've got a humdinger of an episode for you this week because the Don't Worry Crew watched the Zach Snyder (!) animated movie The Owls of Ga'Hoole. The hosts agree that Snyder's signature slow mo fits perfectly in this genre, Amanda reveals some... disturbing abilities, and Wade, well, is a bit disturbed. Oh yeah, and it's now canon that both hosts can't read, and that won't be contradict...

Pew pew! We have another Punchlazer! This time, Wade and Amanda sit down with Sama to discuss Doctor Sleep and all the creepy horror that accompanies a Stephen King project. We talk about our love for villains, gloves that are Mike Flanagan proof and a sweet Final Girl summer camp opportunity. Don't miss the sequel to a sequel! Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovi...

Amanda and Wade stick out their thumbs and forefingers and put them against their foreheads because this week they are discussing the movie Loser. Amanda recounts her struggles trying to get financial aid at college, Wade says the word "doofus" about 50 times, and they both bask in the glorious nostalgia of late 90's and early 00's alt rock. Put on your favorite ear flap hat and listen in! Credits...

Come follow the ghosts with us as we journey along with Seita and Setsuko in this somber Studio Ghibli film set in the final months of World War II in Japan. You don't get a sequel with this film, but what you do get is a lot of great conversation!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music –...

Amanda and Wade go all the way way back to the year 2012 to talk about The Way Way Back with our guest, Spurs writer Matthew Tynan. Matt and Amanda display their lovingly and hilariously contentious relationship while the gang talk all things water park, coming-of-age, and sleazy Stevey Carell. Wade watched The Descendents. He mentions it. A lot. Plus an ad for the hit show Ghost Crab Hunters with...

There's nothing you can't accomplish with a Can Do attitude and what we are doing today is taking a look at this lesser known 90's volcano disaster movie! We are looking at you, Volcano. We hope you have the same kind of reckless faith in us as Harry Dalton had in that car! Come along as we discuss Linda Hamilton, acid lakes and more in this peak example of a disaster movie. Credits: Don't Worry B...

Journalism! Politics! Murder and intrigue! That's what's in store for Amanda and Wade as they discuss the movie State of Play. Amanda marvels at the twisty-turny-ness of this movie's plot and Wade REALLY likes movies with newspapers in them. Listen in and, pro tip, check out the BBC series this movie is based on. You won't regret it! Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworr...

What's a movie from your childhood that has become a core memory? Well, this turn-of-the-century ballet movie is Amanda's! Join your hosts as they discuss ballet, swiss utility knives for pointe shoes, and magical sex cookies that may or may not be real. (It goes all the way to the top!) Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.cre...

Amanda and Wade have entered the podcast! That's right, they're discussing the 2002 undisputedly B movie "Bubba Ho-Tep". I'm going to keep this simple because the premise alone should be enough to get you to push play on this podcast and search out this gem for yourself: a geriatric still-alive Elvis played by Bruce Campbell and his best friend JFK played by Ossie Davis battle an ancient mummy tha...

Amanda and Wade are joined by a special guest, Steve G of Over the Culture and Happened in the 90s. Two fantastic podcasts. We discuss the pros and cons of the 80s as well as the dangers of working out while driving. Don't miss out on the trailer at the end for our exciting sequel, Over the Top: Dance Dance, Dammit!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo –...

Amanda and Wade lace up their tennis shoes to run down the 2017 dual character study "Borg vs McEnroe." The two discuss everything from 80's hair to their personal sports histories. Amanda talks about how stress-inducing this movie was for her (in a good way) and Wade just can't stop bringing up Andre Agassi's autobiography "Open." Seriously. He can't stop talking about it. Listen in and enjoy! Cr...

Wade and Amanda virtually venture down to Sequoyah, Oklahoma to watch the life of Novalee Nation as she navigates her way from hardship to hardship. We discuss everything from Neonatal Wal-Marts and a political campaign to turn abandoned K-Marts into affordable communal housing.   Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativeca...

  Strap on your strat and squeeze into your sweaty neon zebra print spandex because Wade and Amanda are talking about the 2008 Rainn Wilson vehicle The Rocker! It's Rainn Wilson, so you know its going to get weird. They talk about Emma Stone's second ever movie apperance, Josh Gadd pre Book of Mormon and Frozen, and Teddy Geiger's amazing musical chops. Amanda loves the father-son relationship in...

Join and Amanda and Wade as they venture far into the vampiric depths known as Detroit, Michigan to review this 2013 Jim Jarmusch film. We loved the vibes and we were struck by the emotion. Don't be a zombie! Tune in and listen! Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darlin...

Amanda and Wade welcome special guest Sheevani Desai of the Hot & Heavy Elaine Benes podcast to discuss the movie Contact! The trio wonder what the heck Tom Skerritt's character has against Jodie Foster's, wax rhapsodic about the late great Carl Sagan, and discover how to combat wormhole travel-derived Contact dermatitis. In the sequel, the three try out some voices: Sheevani does an amazing Jodie...

Put on the kettle and settle in with a warm cup of tea as Amanda and Wade venture to the English countryside for this inspired by a true story movie about the Women's Institute members raising funds for their local hospital. Do you have a fear of couches? We have the PSA for you. Are you curious about what fruit-shape your chest most resembles? We have the ad for you!   Credits: Don't Worry B Movi...

Amanda and Wade come together to discuss the 2004 Scottish indie film Dear Frankie starring Emily Mortimer and a pre-300 Gerard Butler. Both Wade and Amanda show appreciation for the amazing intelligence of Frankie, the understated, but powerful, performance of Butler and Mortimer, and do they discuss a kiss in the movie? Do they? Hmmm? You'll just have to listen to find out. Credits: Don't Worry...

Listen as we review this mid 2000 rom-com that isn't quite rom or com. It's all of Jane Austen's novels come to life! We talk about dopey men and the women who deserve more as well as our mutual love of Ursula Le Guin and love that begins at science fiction conventions. We have an ad for book related therapy as well as a warning about the perils of novels. Who is your favorite Jane Austen couple i...