Lunchtime Movie Critics

"Being John Malkovich," the 1999 film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman, is not just a movie; it's a head-spinning, mind-bending, existential joyride into the surreal. If you ever thought your life was weird, this movie is here to say, “Hold my puppet.” Let’s crawl through the low-ceilinged portal and explore the wonderfully bizarre world of John Malkovich’s mind...

Ah, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," the 1982 classic that's less a movie and more a time capsule from the era of big hair, Van Halen, and the eternal struggle of high school existence. Directed by Amy Heckerling and penned by Cameron Crowe, this flick isn’t just about fast times; it's about the real times of teenage life in the early '80s. So, let’s slap on some Ray-Bans, pop...

Welcome, dear listeners, to the wonderfully wacky world of "Transylvania 6-5000," a film that dares to ask the question: What happens when you mix classic monsters, '80s humor, and a plot thinner than Dracula's cape? Released in 1985, directed by Rudy De Luca, this movie is a comedic take on the monster genre that will leave you bewildered, bemused, and maybe a bit bemuddled. So,...

Well, well, well, if it isn't "Idle Hands" from 1999, the movie that combines stoner comedy, teenage angst, and a dash of horror in a blender and hits puree. This flick, directed by Rodman Flender, is the hand that rocks the cradle of absurdity and horror-comedy. So, let’s slap on a glove of humor and dive right in!

Rubber is a film about a tire in the desert that becomes sentient and starts killing animals and people with it's telekinetic powers. Don't let that silly premise fool you though. This film has a great deal more to offer than that. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? These are their grotesque, utterly disgusting cousins. Why was a movie made from these gross trading cards? I have no idea, but if you're a fan of wonderfully terrible classic movies, this one is definitely worth a watch.

This John Ritter classic is a wild ride that follows a husband and wife through a cable network from Hell, literal Hell. If they can survive being guests on Zombie Wayne's World, cartoon mice in Tom & Jerry, and background dancers in a Salt 'n Peppa music video they just might save their souls from eternal damnation.

This hilarious film from 1989 features the voice of Bruce Willis as the internalized voice of fetus, baby, and toddler Mikey. His mother, played by Kirsty Alley, trying to do the single mom thing, meets John Travolta's character and hilarity ensues.

Strange Brew is a strange comedic experience that must be seen to be fully understood. This film was born from a recurring sketch on the Canadian version of SNL, called Second City TV, in the same way that Wayne's World or the Blues Brothers started as sketches on SNL. The film stars Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as Bob and Doug McKenzie, two tocque wearing, beer swilling, "hosers" wh...

This week on Lunchtime Movie Critics, we explore the 1985 sci-fi film, D.A.R.Y.L.. A film that explores the concept of artificial intelligence placed in the android body of a child. It's a sci-fi adventure for the whole family.

Real Men is a slapstick spy comedy from 1987 starring John Ritter and James Belushi. Definitely more Johnny English than James Bond.

Major League is a one liner's paradise of a film starring Charlie Sheen and Corbin Bernsen. If you haven't seen this one, check it out and tell 'em Joe Boo sent you.

It's not often that a film is inspired by a song that was inspired by the Vietnam war draft, but that's exactly what this crazy film is. Enjoy!

This somewhat obscure Chevy Chase comedy will have you rolling at the hilarious antics of small town, country life.

Russell Crowe leads this show as a small town, Alaska Sherriff who also leads the local hockey team in their weekly game. Hilarity ensues when the team is challenged to an exhibition game on home ice by the New York Rangers.

Popeye, starring Robin Williams and Shelly Duval, is a musical adaptation of the beloved comic and cartoon, Popeye, and finds our hero pitted against his nemesis, Bluto.

The Pirate Movie is a fun, musical frolick on the high seas starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a sci-fi, dark comedy from 1988 that pits humans against aliens that look like clowns, fly a circus tent shaped ship, and use circus themed weapons to terrorize the capture humans. If that description doesn't draw you in, I don't know what will.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is probably only one of two South African films I've ever seen, with the other being the sequel. This film is cute with an interesting story and definitely worth a watch.

Zapped! is an obscure flick from the early 80s starring Scott Baio and Willie Aames. Basically nerdy science kid gets powers and uses them in the ways mischievous teenagers might be apt to do, think Weird Science without Kelly LeBrock.

UHF embodies everything about "Weird Al" that we know and love and packages it into a feature-length movie, alongside co-stars Michael Richards, Victoria Jackson, and Kevin McCarthy.

Surf Ninjas is a fun, quirky, action flick from the 90s featuring Leslie Nielsen and Rob Schneider in one of his first big screen roles.

Shaolin Soccer is a film that combines slapstick comedy with martial arts and sports. How could this film not be spectacularly amazing to watch?

Run Lola Run is a unique German film that uses the "Scooby Doo ending" as a vehicle to create 3 vastly different directions for the story. Intrigued? You should be, this is a fantasticaly interesting film.

Empire Records is a fun 90's flick that features a crew of young record store employees and centers around their interactions and their attempt to save their beloved store from being turned into a franchise music store.