The Rotten Truth

“We were around Barstow on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold”. This iconic line spoken by Raoul Duke in Hunter S. Thompson’s groundbreaking novel sets the reader off for an adventure that they won’t ever forget. With its strong use of psychedelic imagery and journalistic approach. Hunter makes us a third party to the antics that both Mr. Duke and his Attorney, Dr Gonzo get...

Originally we planned to release an episode on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas but due to technical issues That episode has been postponed. However, The Vern found an episode from his other podcast with Donnie as a guest to use in it's place. RoboCop 2 was released in 1990 and has a lot of the returning cast members including Peter Weller and Nancy Allen. It's directed by Irvin Kershner who...

There have been many adaptations of stories by Stephen King, but none have been rated as low as Graveyard Shift, with a 0 % score on Rotten Tomatoes.  This horror film ranks lower than Maximum Overdrive , film that King himself doesn't even remember making because he was so high on cocaine. Hosts, Donnie Roberts and The Vern brave the late nights at Rabbit Hole Podcast studios to review Stephe...

In this episode of the Rotten Truth podcast, hosts Vern and Donnie delve into the controversial comedy film 'The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,' starring Andrew Dice Clay. They explore Clay's unique comedic persona, the film's mix of parody and detective story, and the numerous celebrity cameos that populate the movie. The hosts discuss the film's tonal inconsistencies, character development, and me...

In this episode of The Rotten Truth, hosts Vern and Donnie Roberts dive into Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) exploring its comedic elements, character dynamics, and the evolution of Freddy Krueger as a character. They discuss the film's plot, key characters, and the cultural references that shape its narrative. The conversation also touches on the potential of a Peter Jackson scr...

On this episode of The Rotten Truth, hosts The Vern and Donnie Roberts delve into the 1997 film  'A Life Less Ordinary ,' directed by Danny Boyle. They discuss the film's unique blend of romance and comedy, the engaging character dynamics, and the unexpected plot twists that keep viewers guessing. The conversation also highlights the film's 90s soundtrack, its themes of love and fa...

In this episode, Donnie and The Vern discuss ' The Exorcist: Believer ,' exploring its plot, character dynamics, and the overall impact of the film within the horror genre. They critique the film's reliance on nostalgia and its failure to develop characters meaningfully, leading to a lack of emotional investment in the story. The conversation also touches on the future of  The Exorcist...

In this episode of The Rotten Truth, hosts Vern and Donnie delve into Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Psycho. They discuss the transition of co-hosts, their personal histories with the original Psycho, and the unique directorial choices made by Van Sant. The conversation explores the film's sound design, cinematography, and casting decisions, particularly...

Jason and The Vern return to discuss a Steven Spielberg film that's considered rotten and ponder how such a thing could happen! Maybe because it's a comedy, maybe because there's too many people, or maybe because there's SO MUCH HAPPENING it's hard to keep track. There's a lot of possibilities on why "1941" is at 39% on Rotten Tomatoes! Check out all of our podcas...

Jason Soto and The Vern are back with another film Rotten Tomatoes says is "rotten", but the weird thing is...it's a John Waters film! So does it REALLY deserve to be rotten? Also, how many sexual fetishes can we list? (A lot. The answer is a lot.) Check out all of our podcasts on our home website www.rabbitholepodcasts.com Support us by giving us a dollar! patreon.com/rabbitholepods Questions, co...

This is possibly the lowest rated film that has been covered on The Rotten Truth and Jason and The Vern discuss if "Cool World" deserves such a rating. Is it because of the acting? The voice work? The non-natural blend of live action and animation? Or is it because of the constant barrage of cartoons that appear on screen? Listen and find out!

The Vern is very much excited to tell Jason how much he loves 1986's "Howard the Duck", which leads to a discussion of Vern's sexual awaking and duck penis'. But they also discuss if the film deserves it's 13% Rotten score or if people were a bit too harsh, and if Howard the Duck has a future in the MCU.

To get into the spooky season, Jason and The Vern return to discuss "Freddy vs Jason" which Rotten Tomatoes deems as "rotten" and they aim to find out why. They also dive deep into the Friday the 13th AND Nightmare on Elm Street films and give some Fresh recommendations! www.rabbitholepodcasts.com www.patreon.com/rabbitholepods

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It is time for the mighty team up of Jason Soto and The Vern! Welcome to The Rotten Truth! Your hosts, once a month on the 14th, will watch a movie that Rotten Tomatoes has deemed "rotten" and discuss if it deserves to be so! First up, it's the 2024 Spider-Man adjacent film that people LOVED to hate, including it's expressionless lead Dakota Johnson. That's right, people, it&...