Static Zone Podcast

"God... we're never ending this episode." The Ranking of "Cinema" Part 2! It didn't make sense to rank everything we watched last time, and it makes even less sense now, but that's why it's so much fun! From pilot episodes to documentaries to some of the worst of the best genres, this ranking includes 49 "selections." Did your favorite movie make it into the Top 10? I doubt it! Did we go on hiatus...

"What does it mean when there's a picture of a skull?" "Good stuff!"   What happens when you combine some of the most intense martial arts fighting scenes, 30 ducks, and a little bit of ginseng for plot? Stir gently, add a heaping of choice beverages, and you get Drunken Master 2, AKA The Legend of Drunken Master, starring Jackie Chan! Our buddies Graham and Nick join to discuss one of Chan's craz...

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!"   When your movie puts as much into the merchandising as the production itself, then your audience is bound to discuss them equally. Or completely rant about toys in general, because that's what happened with this 1994 "superhero" movie, The Shadow! Friend, and amazing artist, Tom Kyzivat joins us this week to eventually discuss t...

"You put in your 10,000 hours", I put in my 10,000 McTwists."   It feels like the year 1999 had it all: the first Matrix movie, the Sega Dreamcast, and Tony Hawk pulling off the 900 on ESPN. Travel back with us to explore a time before and after one of the most monumental moments of skateboarding by the man that is all things skateboarding in the documentary: Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off....

"People, they love blood. They love action. Not this talky, depressing, philosophical bullsh*t."   Just when you think we are going to have a carefree, light-hearted summer, we decide to watch the 2014 drama, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). What looks like a one-shot theater exaggeration turns into a deep dive into just about everything in the entertainment industry starring the f...

"Buffalo, or whatever you're called, you're full of crap!"   We definitely messed up with our factoids on the live-action Street Fighter movie, so it's time to get ourselves educated! Our buddy TJKitsune joins us to discuss Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie and set the record straight. Between the different versions, references, and soundtrack choices, it's surprising this discussion only fits...

"Racing hasn't changed, and it never will."   This may be the Static Zone's most divisive discussion to date. Speed Racer has been an anime series, a CGI series, and had multiple movies, but we decided to watch the live-action 2008 movie. Do you like neon colors, business conspiracies, and milk? Then this is the episode for you! Spoilers inbound!   Thanks again to everyone who joined to raise mone...

"It's finger-lickin' GOOD!"   It's fitting when discussing a vampire move that we nearly bite each other's heads off. That may tell you just how strongly we feel about Near Dark. Bill Paxton steals every scene while somehow balancing them perfectly. Could this be the first time we agree a movie actually needs a remake? Tune in to find out! Spoilers ahead!   Scotty Note: I misremembered the Steel C...

"I think you know what I'm gettin' at Mr. President. We're gonna kill us a mummy."   Bruce Campbell has fought demons, Spider-Man (sorta), and mummies, and almost officiated one-half of the Static Zone Podcast’s marriages. Is there anything the man cannot do?! We ask this question to the King of Rock N Roll himself by watching the Elvis Presley "documentary" entitled Bubba Ho-Tep! Happy 21st Anniv...

"For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day in your life. But for me? It was Tuesday."   In a time before Uwe Boll ruined everything you loved there lived only three video game movies, and we finally watched the third one: Street Fighter. Is it really as bad as everyone says? Or is it better that Blanka was created from freezer pops than electric eels? Let's find out tog...

"Now I’m dressed for action! This suit gives me the ability to match you in unarmed combat!"   Remember when us dumb Americans only knew about basically 3 Anime movies? Well, we chose one of them to discuss this week with Project A-Ko! Remember that one? Remember mechs in high school, that redhead jumping on missiles, bikini power armor, or Colonel Sanders walking out of the shadows?! Grab a can o...

"Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It’s bobsled time!”   Spring is here, so it's the best time to celebrate the Winter Olympics, right? Well, we did it anyway by watching Cool Runnings! Based on a true story that went on to inspire generations of athletes, this easy-going romp begs the question, "Ya dead?" Spoilers inbound!   Follow us on our social platforms, or we don't exist! Static Z...

“How do I look?” “Like a hood ornament.”   I guess 1938 was just full of large men, narcissism, and big gophers, right?! Grab that jet pack because we watched The Rocketeer! And watch out for that NAZI zeppelin. Just one though. Buckle up for a "family-friendly" romp that should have had a toy line for ages and countless restaurant collaborations. Spoilers inbound! And be sure to check out the awe...

"Love has no borders, nationalities, or genders!"   Never have we watched a movie so literally falling into its genre. Wild Zero is a punk rock zombie film in the most literal sense. It's also a sci-fi movie, a romance, and basically a music video. What's not to love?! Don't bother wiping that blood off because it's only gonna get messier before we send those alien invaders back home with our guit...

"My name is Alice, and I remember everything."   The Last of Us isn't the only video game adaptation getting heated reviews right now. That's right, Corey and Scotty discussed the second movie in a series they already regret assigning as a Plan B: Resident Evil: Apocalypse! Excessive camera tilts, cringey one-liners, and radio-edited Killswitch Engage songs? Smells like 2004! Did we mention that t...

"Friday, I had a pretty cushy gig. Had lots of friends, I was the office hottie... now I'm a severed head in a fridge. Sucks to be me, Jerry."   Do small towns always have something going on just beneath the surface? Jerry Hickfang would tell you everything's fine. But then Jerry would also wait for a second opinion from his pets. No, really, he's waiting for them to discuss it. And we did too! Ou...

"What if you could find brand new worlds right here on Earth? Where anything is possible. Same planet, different dimension. I've found the gateway!" This week the SZP crew takes a dive into the pilot episode of a show that theoretically could have lasted forever: Sliders. Remember 1995 TV shows? Boy, do we ever! The second ice age and ghost dads are inbound, so grab your timer because that wormhol...

"Tonight is what it means to be young"   Just when we thought we topped out at watching Don't Panic or Making Contact, this insane venture turns up. It's got explosions, bikers, hammer battles, and Willem Dafoe all wrapped up with a killer soundtrack. Blues Brothers meets Blade Runner? Sure, why not!? Watching Streets of Fire was the only way to end 2022. And maybe you should too? Spoilers inbound...

"There's a reason people say I have a shaman's eyes."   We shift gears in this episode but continue the fight for justice as we discuss Memories of Murder. Bong Joon-ho, director of Parasite, brings us a captivating view of the South Korean judicial system based on true events. And we loved it! A little too heavy? Blame our buddy Nic Flair for it who joined us! Spoilers inbound!   Follow NicFlair...

"Call the Murder Squad!"   On today's episode, we welcome our buddy, Graham, to discuss his cinematic hero, Jackie Chan! The movie chosen has easily taken the award for the most over-the-top action film we have discussed: Police Story! Before Hollywood could calm down the styles of this martial arts magician, Chan took things to another level for justice! Spoilers inbound!   Follow Graham's Instag...

"I always wanted to die drunk in a nice, old house. I'm halfway there."   Would you save a baby from a dumpster? We watched Tokyo Godfathers! Marking our second animated movie choice, we reminisce about the year 2003 in the Otaku world and discuss a Christmas-themed story of three homeless people spending the holiday season saving a baby's life with the help of one insane event after another. Spoi...

"If you die in the game, you die for real!"   Video games have never been so extreme! Rounding out our (extended) Spooktober celebration is the 2006 slasher Stay Alive. Can a crew of friends survive the ultimate test of balancing ownership of an internet café with their rad LAN parties in steamy New Orleans? Silent Hill & Resident Evil got nothin' on this bloodbath as Scotty and Corey find out in...

"What's your favorite scary movie?"   Just when we thought the 80s were the only decade worth a dime for horror, we decided to watch Scream from the distant year of 1996 and have our world turned upside down. Small-town California was never the same after Drew Barrymore refused to take her popcorn off the stove! Grab those red herrings and strawberry ice cream cones because it's time to follow tho...

"They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs."   Feel that chill in the air? That's not just a ghost hanging out, it's officially Spooktober time! How have we never seen this horror movie from the 80's? Everyone seems to pay homage to it, so it's time to check out Demons. No not that movie, the other one. If you love body horror, plot holes, and katana/motorcycle f...

"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order?" Do we wanna take this one to go? Break out those orange VHS tapes because we are diving into a Nickelodeon cringe-fest involving some hoopsters and funksters no one was ready for! Can Ed & Dexter defeat Mondo Burger, or will Plankton finally enslave Spongebob once and for all? Find out now!   Follow us on our social platform...