Second Rate Film School

Before they made nothing but Scooby-Doo direct-to-streaming videos, Hanna-Barbera used to make a ton of content! Most of it was pretty bad, but there was a lot of great stuff too! Christmas specials included! So join us as we start our countdown of the Top Five Christmas specials brought to us by Hanna & Barbera! Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, our site...

We're back with Producer, Writer and Voice actor Paul Rugg to talk about our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! In Part two we focus on specific episodes, changes to the show's second season, parodies of obscure B-Horror Movies, troubles with the network, the legacy of the show & of course Jack Valenti's cheeks! Did you miss part one? Check it out here: https://youtu.bhttps://www.podbean.com...

I'm freaking out! To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of my favorite shows I sat down with Paul Rugg, the Emmy Winning Producer, writer & voice of our favorite blue superhero: Freakazoid! So join us as we discuss the origins, evolution, production & humor of this cult classic 90s show! Special thanks to our sponsor Anubis Markets. Make sure to subscribe here or check us out on Yo...

Ah Halloween time! If you're like me and millions of other 90s-00s Kids you're likely to have many nostalgic memories of Nickelodeon this time of year! From the bumpers, to the specials and more: Nickelodeon did Halloween right! This marathon of our past videos also serves as a highlight of frequent guest star Director & Writer Peter Lauer! Peter wrote & directed the infamous "Banned" Nick...

The story of the Blair Witch didn't end with those three filmmakers in the woods... For the first time ever, the untold stories of the Legend of the Blair Witch has been revealed In 1991 a Wiccan Coven based in Baltimore was tasked with cleansing the evil forces haunting the woods of Burkittsville Maryland. Overly Cocky & underprepared, they’re about to find out who the woods belong to… Like t...

Journey back to the middle of Nowhere for the final part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover troubles with the network, recasting issues, the perfection of the series finale & the legacy of the show! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So...

In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite Superhero: Radioactive Man!   In "Dr. Crab's Commie Comics" Radioactive man faces off...

Welcome back to the middle of Nowhere for the second part of our oral history for Courage the Cowardly Dog! Today we cover fan favorite episodes like Freaky Fred, The Mask, Last of the Starmakers and more! Joining us again are Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein! So sit back and relax, and enj...

Friend of the show Peter Lauer returns, this time to discuss the process behind directing an episode of the Nickelodeon classic: 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete'. We discuss the crafting of the storyboards, multiple revisions, issues shooting, deleted subplots, and more!   Production Documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t3lOhec5c6a1XHqMOeL2NyGZK-nqtu4T?usp=share_link Storyboard Co...

Spooktober continues with friend of the show Lance Falk returning to do a commentary on his 2000 film Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders! So join us as we reminisce about this Scoobtastic classic with: Shaggy's first real love interest, hints for future Scooby Movies, hidden jokes revealed and more!   Previous Episode with Lance: https://youtu.be/dVBjf_JnTYw Scooby Related Content: https://youtube....

Come out to the middle of Nowhere as we discuss the history of Courage the Cowardly Dog in the first of a three part retrospective! Joining us is Series Creator John R. Dilworth, Writers David Steven Cohen & William Hohauser, Composer Jody Gray & Courage himself: Marty Grabstein!   Full Retrospective Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7deP2w3acuCc3NBaLM_eMDnmj   Make...

Note: For the Full Motion Comic, visit our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9CCfO_QSNC4 In 1993 as The Simpsons were dominating Pop Culture, Bongo Comics launched "Simpsons Comics" bringing America's favorite Yellow Family to the comic book store! To help grow the new line, Bongo created several spin offs related to the world of "The Simpsons" & thus we were introduced to Bart Simpson’s Favorite...

Like Zoinks! Today we are joined by the animation renascence man Lance Falk! Lance's nearly 40 years in the animation industry has spanned beloved franchises like Jonny Quest, the Flintstones, Swat Kats and of course Scooby-Doo! Join Lance and I as we discuss the making of the legendary late 90s- early 2000's Scooby-Doo Movies, animation greats and the evolution of America's favorite dog! Scooby-D...

On October 9th 1994, Nickelodeon aired the Halloween Episode of their legendary series The Adventures of Pete & Pete: Halloweenie. Now 28 years later experience this Nick Classic with a brand new commentary track with Series' Creators Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi and returning Guest Stars Peter Lauer & John Inwood! From being chased out of the town they filmed in, crazy stunts, Iggy Pop and more...

Well the final episode of one of the greatest TV Shows has come and gone. What did we think? Well, I guess we kinda just gave it away. Opps. Either way listen as we discuss the finale of Better Call Saul, it's ranking in the Breaking Bad Universe & it's overall place in Television history! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://ww...

Fresh off of marathoning every (ok almost) Batman movie, today we're discussing The Batman (2022)! We discuss this new interpretation of Batman from his more humble origins, the kickass Batmobile chase & the future of a possible franchise for this incarnation! Finally we debate it's overall standing with in the Pantheon of Batman movies! Previous Batman Episode: https://youtu.be/f15rSyjTIb0   Appl...

Join Jake & I as we discuss Scream (2022) and how it compares with the rest of the franchise! From pre-viewing predictions, to post viewing breakdown, reactions & hopes for future installments! Commentary Track for Scream (1996): https://youtu.be/AnXbW8hHYKY Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-rate-film-school/id1542497111 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjkfmkjwj...

To Sync: There will be a 10 second countdown to press play as the 20th Century Fox Logo fades in. Today we're back to commentate on the single most badass CHRISTMAS movie of all time: Die Hard! From it's novel origins, to it's ever growing number of sequels, we cover it all! Christmas Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8HpKRa7dePff8-QNfQpVcejJeGSbz_J Make sure to subscribe here or chec...

To Sync: There will be a 20 second countdown to press play as the North Pole Village fades in. Today I'm joined by Famaliar Faces Creator CR! We'll be covering the Rankin Bass Classic 'The Year Without a Santa Claus'! Join us as we discuss the iconic Miser Brothers Songs, the weird sequels and live action remake nobody remembers as well as the legacy of Rankin Bass & the world of Christmas special...

Part One: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-369dv-11093d2   Today we wrap up our Oral History of Cry Baby Lane: The Movie too scary for Nickelodeon! Joining me again as my guests are Executive Producer, Writer & Director Peter Lauer, Executive Producer & Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood! In this part we exam in the movie's banishment, rediscovery & legacy 21 years on! Make s...

We're back for the final time ever (maybe?) with my Sister as we cover the 13th Treehouse of Horror Episode! Is it the best one yet or lackluster? Watch to find out! We also discuss our feelings on the first 13 Years of this Tradition and our overall favorites and least favorite segments! Let us know if you want this to become a yearly tradition & maybe it will! Anyhow, have a Happy Halloween! To...

To Sync: There will be a ten second countdown to press play as the Mirimax logo fades in.   Today we commemorate 25 years of Scream! Jake & I discuss what makes this one of the best slasher, horror & mystery movies of all time! From the legendary intro with Drew Barrymore, the stellar casting, writing & Directing from the legendary Wes Craven, we cover it all! Make sure to subscribe here or check...

We're back today with my sister as we cover Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Episodes 10-12! Join us as we discuss Werewolf Flanders clashing with a Super Crisp loving Homer, a segment with Killer Dolphins that I thought was a parody of Jaws, a Parody of Harry Potter before the franchise became overplayed! To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween...

Today we're examining the history behind the Nickelodeon movie, that was so scary it was only aired once: Cry Baby Lane! My Guests today are Executive Producer, Writer & Director Peter Lauer, Executive Producer & Writer Bob Mittenthal & Director of Photography John Inwood. So join us as we discuss the making of the movie Nick doesn't want you to see!   Make sure to subscribe here or check us out o...

My sister is back on the show as we cover Parts 7-9 today of The Simpsons Tree House of Horror! From the much less toxic Clin-ton Years, Marge's First Starring role, & a killer hair day! We cover it all To Sync before each episode will be a five second count down. For Disney+ users in the Halloween Section on the app, there is a bucket where all of the Treehouse of Horror episodes are! Playlist of...