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Hate Watch / Great Watch

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratings

Hello excellent humans! Hunter and Allison like to watch movies. Hunter and Allison’s friends like to watch movies, too. Each episode we watch a new film with a new special guest and talk about it - the good, the bad, the confusing, the behind-the-scenes tidbits, the movies it reminds us of, and the things we can laugh about. Coming from our very own yellow kitchen to your waiting ears, laugh, learn, and reminisce with us as we cover the movies we love and the movies we love to hate. Hate Watch / Great Watch: it’s like watching a movie with your friends, but better!

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Episode 0129: SHOWGIRLS (1995)

March 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

129. Showgirls (1995) Hello Excellent Goddesses! On this episode of HWGW, we’re having a very NC-17 conversation about a very NC-17 movie from director Paul Verhoeven and writer Joe Eszterhas! We’re joined once again by Aliya Amilani to examine this legendarily misguided film, its legacy, and many more topics, like: hiccup cures, vaginal steaming, and how Yanni is a grindset pioneer. Plus: Remember when people were into sunning their taints? Put on your finest “Versayce”, cuz we’re talki...

Episode 0128: THE SNORKEL (1958)

March 06, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

128. The Snorkel (1958)  Hello Excellent Mammals!  This week, we’re diving into an old fashioned locked-room murder mystery with an eccentric twist in 1958’s The Snorkel! In this episode, we discuss MPA ratings, shooting day-for-night, We give out a very prestigious acting award and even recommend a double feature for Snorkel fans! Plus: Name our clock! So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins, it’s: The Snorkel! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0127: GOODFELLAS (1990)

February 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

127. Goodfellas (1990)  Hello Excellent Wise Guys!  As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to watch a movie about the mafia, so today we’re discussing Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990)! Joined by guest Bryan Bierman, we talk about the film’s legacy, its influences and imitators; we crown Joe Pesci: The Face of the ‘90s and explore the extended Goodfellas Cinematic Universe. Plus: What’s a good song to murder someone to? Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0126: THE CHASE (1994)

February 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

126. The Chase (1994) Hello Excellent Humans! On this episode of HWGW we travel back to the year of 1994, when police pursuits were plentiful, to discuss The Chase! Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson on the run! Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel on their trail! Flea and Anthony Kiedis in the way! In this episode: How to open a roll of coins! What your favorite Village Person says about you! Garden hose dirt water purists! How a bus is just a big car! AND Fast & Furious erotica! Fill up the tan...

Episode 0125: FANTASTIC FOUR (2005)

January 24, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

125. Fantastic Four (2005) Hello Excellent True Believers! We’re joined by four-time guest Bottle (Nicole Carter) for our first dive into the world of mainstream comic book movies! We talk about our favorite Stan Lee cameos, imagine Matt Berry and various AEW wrestlers in the Marvel Universe, challenge Tom Hanks to come on the show, and discuss the finer points of the DVD version of 2005’s Fantastic Four! Plus - a whole lotta entendres! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0124: BLOOD SIMPLE (1984)

January 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

124. Blood Simple (1984) Hello Excellent Humans! Happy New Year! We’re kicking 2024 off by correcting an oversight: the Coen Bros. have yet to appear on the podcast! So we’re taking it all the way back to their feature film debut with their 1984 Texas noir Blood Simple! We welcome any new listeners, discuss the film’s pseudo sitcom logic, and examine the double-edged sword of higher definition film upgrades. PLUS: the Bother Ben Button! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0123: THE GREASY STRANGLER (2016)

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

123. The Greasy Strangler (2016) Hello Hootie Tootie Disco Cuties! It’s our last episode of the year and we’re going out with a bang! We’ve invited Ben Leonard and Rosalie Kicks back to the show to discuss 2016’s The Greasy Strangler! ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ On a number of metrics, this film is a level of gross that can ONLY be described as “Greasy”, and our discussion is then likewise quite Greasy. But if that’s not an issue for you, you’ll also hear the return of the Synopsis Round Robin G...

Episode 0122: THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (2004)

December 13, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

122. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Hello Excellent Climatologists! Just as things are changing rapidly in 2004’s The Day After Tomorrow, they’re also changing for HWGW. We address those changes and then dive into the freezing cold, rapidly rising sea levels of this wildly misguided film to ask: Is suffering a bad movie worth it, if it raises awareness of an important issue? Also in this episode: bootleg videos, Blue Northers, Fifty Shades of Grey, and Harry Potter and the Dodgy Timeline ...

Episode 0121: LA LA LAND (2016)

November 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

121. La La Land Hello to the ones who dream! On this episode, Hunter & Allison are joined by Manika Dulcio of I’ve Been Meaning to Watch That to discuss 2016’s ode to old Hollywood musicals, La La Land! We discuss movies that we should like but don’t quite connect with, name some favorite musicals (with input from Paul F. Tompkins!), and offer a dark and gritty read on Seb & Mia’s date to the Griffith Observatory! PLUS: jazz! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0120: TURNING RED (2022)

November 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

120. Turning Red Hello Excellent Besties! Call your girlfriend in Canada (she goes to a different school, you don’t know her) and round up your BFFs as we talk about Turning Red (2022)! Remember all the hubbub around this flick? Well we do, and it was …unnecessary. Besides the movie, we talk about boy bands, TV themes, Teen Wolf, Twilight, and somehow Hunter finds the time to go off against billionaires, *and* give a shout out to the Moon. Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0119: BEVERLY HILLS COP 3 (1994)

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

119. Beverly Hills Cop 3 Hello Excellent Humans! This is it! The prophecy has been fulfilled! A year-long undertaking finally comes to a close as Hunter is joined by special cohost Tina Dillon and guest Michael Chalfin to discuss the final (for now) Axel Foley adventure: Beverly Hills Cop 3! We examine the problems behind the scenes, invent an exciting new podcast, and give a brand icon the sendoff he deserves. Plus: we play How Many Michaels?, instigate a 700% increase in internet searche...

Episode 0118: BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE (1958)

October 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

118. Bell, Book, and Candle (1958) Hello Excellent Witches! On our third & final birthday episode of the year, Hunter is joined by his mom Lynette, to talk about the witchy romance of Bell, Book, and Candle (1958)! Topics discussed include: Jimmy Stewart’s yeti hand, olde timey ailments, and AEW wrestler Toni Storm! PLUS: Lynette’s Story Time for Cats! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0117: LADY IN WHITE (1988)

October 04, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

117. Lady in White Hello Spooky Humans! This October, we’re headed to the town of Willowpoint Falls with our pal Nicole Wiegand to discuss the 1988 small town horror thriller Lady in White! * CONTENT WARNING * This film mentions child murder and assault * When a boy survives an encounter with a serial child-killer, he’ll have to decipher the killer’s identity with the help of a ghost of one of his victims! In addition to the film, we discuss: Macho Man Randy Savage (ooh! yeah!), the timele...

Episode 0116: THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002)

September 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

116. The Mothman Prophecies (2002) Hello Excellent Cryptids! On this episode of HWGW: What do you know about machine elves? Are Y-shapes frightening? Are you a Master Baader Meinhof? We answer more questions than the movie does while also making the case that this film isn’t as bad as its reputation, but it requires a specific POV to enjoy. Generously apply your chapstick and meet us in Pt. Pleasant as we get spooky with 1999’s sexiest man alive Richard Gere, starring in The Mothman Prophe...

Episode 0115: TRANCERS (1984)

September 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

115. Trancers (1984) Hello Excellent Squids! On this episode, Hunter and Allison are joined by renaissance man and raconteur Frank Meyer for a discussion that uses the 1984 Charles Band film Trancers as an excuse to nerd out with a kindred spirit. Along the way we discuss a plethora of topics including the genius of genre films, the Evil Dead 2 / Raising Arizona connection, chicharróns, and how we’re still not sponsored by Tubi, but we’re damn sure willing to be. Visit Frank’s website: Th...

Episode 0114: FISH STORY (2009)

August 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

114. Fish Story (2009) Hello Excellent Punks! If my podcast was a fish, it would be so noble. It would also feature Bryan Bierman and Hunter talking about the 2009 film Fish Story! This listener-recommended flick follows a Japanese punk band and their song that saved the world, and it left us asking: What cinematic universe is this? Do you know the Love Rollercoaster rumor? How’re things in 2060? Plus: we plug the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion because they rule. Questions, comments, reque...

Episode 0113: BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

113. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) Hello Excellent Humans! On this episode of HWGW, we watch Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) with our buddy buddy buddy Gabby Reeves! We discuss: games, storm parties, you various Lords of both the Flies and the Rings, and ask: What is twee? PLUS: We come out as a staunchly pro zucchini bread podcast, briefly examine the relationship between this film and the Dogme 95 filmmaking movement, and play a full contact drinking game! Questions, comments, requests: Writ...

Episode 0112: DANCE 'TIL DAWN (1988)

July 26, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

112. Dance Til Dawn (1988) Hello Excellent Prom Dates! On the 2nd of two back-to-back birthday episodes, Hunter is joined by birthday gal Nicole “Smalls” Krecicki to discuss the under-seen 1988 made-for-TV movie Dance ‘Til Dawn, starring a cavalcade of 1980s TV stars! If you’ve ever wanted to hear two friends taste-test an energy drink, then try to summarize a film with a dozen different plot threads: THIS is the episode for you! ALSO: We program a triple feature around the film, advise Ho...

Episode 0111: CEMETERY MAN (1994)

July 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

111. Cemetery Man (1994)  Hello Excellent Returners! On this special episode, we are joined by birthday gal Krystal TL Brackett to talk about a favorite movie of hers, Cemetery Man (1994)! We endeavor to stay on the path while discussing this cult horror comedy, while still finding time to question the nature of reality, ponder that “engineer” running joke, talk about how stupid footwear is anymore, and stick it wherever the sun don’t shine. Questions, comments, requests: WriteHWGW@gmai...

Episode 0110: PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974)

June 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95 MB

110. Phantom of the Paradise (1974)  Hello Excellent De Palma Pals!  On this late night recorded episode, Allison & Hunter try to keep their energy up and the volume down while discussing Brian De Palma’s 1974 musical Phantom of the Paradise! What is it about the music business that so often inspires artists to tell stories about mankind’s greatest evils? We explore this patchwork of genres and influences, discuss its copious lawsuits, have trouble pronouncing names, and do our best impres...

Episode 0109: BEVERLY HILLS COP 2 (1987)

June 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

109. Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987) Hello Excellent Alphabet Criminals! Hunter is once again joined by Tina Dillon & Michael Chalfin to continue the Axel Foley madness with Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)! We discuss this baffling crime spree, the cinematic cuckoldry perpetrated against Sylvester Stallone, and we look up turtle penises SoYou Don’t Have To! Plus: the return of the Martin Short Attention Span Train and we play another round of How Many Michaels? and much more! Questions, comments...

Episode 0108: DEEP WATER (2022)

May 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

108. Deep Water (2022)  Hello Sexcellent Humans!  On this one-on-one episode, Hunter and Tina Dillon shake the sheets and take a trip to the Snail Shack to discuss 2022’s erotic thriller throwback Deep Water. We discuss how erotic thrillers peaked in the ‘90s, how the star of Euphoria is named Nate Euphoria, and Woody Harrelson starring in Carnage 2: Let There Be Cheers! PLUS - You’ll never guess what the heaviest song of all time is! Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0107: DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE GIRL BOMBS (1966)

May 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

107. Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs (1966)  Hello Excellent Hans & Drew!  In our long-awaited return to the Goldfoot franchise, we are once again joined by Will Congleton to discuss 1966’s Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs! This flick isn’t exactly plot-heavy so we spend a lot of time discussing: human teeth, Chekhov’s confusion, and the difference between the stocks and a pillory! PLUS: What cures the hiccups? This episode was specially requested by listeners Hans and Drew. If you’d like t...

Episode 0106: DOLLMAN (1991)

May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

106. Dollman (1991)  Hello Excellent 13-Inchers! On this episode of HWGW, Hunter Bush and frequent guest Bryan Bierman sit down one-on-one to discuss 1991’s direct-to-video action sci-fi oddity Dollman! Topics discussed on this surprisingly musical episode include: the rich history of ripping off The Twilight Zone, the 1990s “small” movie renaissance, Dollman as a The Last of Us -style game, and the boys envision Death of a Sales ALF. Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0105: HALF BAKED (1998)

April 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

105. Half Baked (1998) Hello Excellent If You’re a Cop You Have to Tell Me or It’s Entrapment On this episode, perhaps our loosest, most free-form one to date, Allison & Hunter are joined by returning guest Aliya Amilani and her pal Sarina D. to talk about 1998 stoner comedy Half Baked! * CONTENT WARNING * This episode features jokes about self harm and semi-earnest discussion of drug use, and it may not be everyone’s steez * But, if you DO listen, we talk about… well a whole lot of stuff ...

Episode 0104: GOSSIP (2000)

April 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

104. Gossip (2000) Hello Excellent Busybodys! I heard a rumor that we have a new episode with Hunter and special cohost Tina Dillon discussing the year 2000 thriller Gossip. * CONTENT WARNING * This film deals with heavy subject matter including SA, so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea * But, if you DO listen, you will hear about Joshua Jackson, The Foot Clan, that Three Men and a Baby ghost rumor, and even some fine art from Marcel Duchamp. Don’t keep this episode a secret. Tell everyon...

Episode 0103: THE MUMMY (1999)

March 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

103. The Mummy (1999) Hello Excellent Egyptologists! On this OOPS! ALL HOSTS episode, Hunter Bush, Allison Yakulis, and Tina Dillon all discuss The Mummy (1999) together! Can you believe that this movie isn’t historically accurate? It’s true! Also: Hunter dislikes The Black Keys, Allison makes a wrestling joke, and Tina thinks David Bowie should have played the Mummy. So… pretty on-brand for HWGW. Questions, comments, requests: [email protected]

Episode 0102: THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973)

March 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

102. The Last of Sheila (1973) Hello Excellent Suspects! Do you like fun and games on the French Riviera? Do you like murder mystery whodunnits? Have you ever seen 1973’s The Last of Sheila? Well we’re talking about it in this episode! Did you know it was an inspiration on Glass Onion (2022)? Did you know this film was written by two screenwriters whom you’ve probably heard of despite this being their only writing credit? Did you know Canadian rapper Snow may have been an eldritch sorcerer...

Episode 0101: BEVERLY HILLS COP (1984)

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

101. Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Hello Excellent Humans! Hunter is joined by Special cohost Tina Dillon and “Mikey Three Times” Michael Chalfin to discuss 1984’s dynamite action comedy Beverly Hills Cop! We dive into the film’s weird production history, people with distinctive laughs, and frequently get derailed by The Martin Short Train. PLUS we diagram Rage Against the Machine lyrics for those who clearly need it. Hey, do you know what Gargamel’s whole deal was with The Smurfs? Why not emai...

Episode 0100: ELVIS (2022)

February 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

100. Elvis (2022) Hello Excellent Humans! For the landmark 100th episode (!!!) Allison and Hunter finally complete their Lovin’ with Luhrmann series, for now, by discussing 2022’s Elvis! Is this film a Bazterpiece or a Bazaster? We play The Runtime Game, get briefly sidetracked complaining about the needle-drops in Black Adam, and try to underline the importance of empathy both in the film and in real life. Do you have questions, comments, requests, etc? Why not email us: [email protected]

Episode 0099: HOT ROD (2007)

January 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

99. Hot Rod (2007) Hello Excellent Humans! Nine-Nine! On our last double-digit episode, Hunter calls upon his spirit animals - special cohost Tina Dillon and returning guest Gabby Reeves - to attempt a daring jump over a discussion about 2007’s Lonely Island stuntman comedy Hot Rod! This episode is loose, but we discuss youthful indiscretions, the appeal of different comedy styles, and we get haunted by Hoobastank! CW: this episode features a brief discussion of assault in regards to the ...

Episode 0098: ROCK STAR (2001)

January 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

98. Rock Star (2001) Happy New Year Excellent Humans! With Allison still on tour with her band, Tina Dillon is once again filling in to cohost with Hunter and talk about the 2001 rock-n-roll fantasy-come-true Mark Wahlberg flick Rock Star! Along the way we talk a lot about music, with personal anecdotes and deep cut references aplenty! Bands & artists mentioned include: Megadeth, Metallica, Judas Priest, Alter Bridge, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Andrew WK, Third Eye Blind, and of course Stee...

Episode 0097: THE GREAT RUPERT (1950)

December 28, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

97. The Great Rupert (1950) Hello Excellent Carnie Folk! Like finding one last present under the tree, we’re here with the final HWGW of 2022! Hunter is joined by guest co-host Tina Dillon and returning friend of the show Bryan Bierman to discuss a Christmas movie you may never have heard of - starring Jimmy Durante and a trained squirrel named Rupert as himself, it’s 1950’s The Great Rupert (a.k.a. A Christmas Wish)! We discuss Durante’s cartoon legacy, list other famous The Greats, and B...

Episode 0096: DIE HARD (1988)

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

96. Die Hard (1988) Yippee Ki-Yay Mr. Falcon! On this holiday edition of Hate Watch/Great Watch, we tackle a blockbuster alt Christmas classic - Die Hard (1988)! Not exactly a deep cut, but in traditional HWGW fashion, the conversation covers a lot of ground including the flick’s lasting influence in TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Rick and Morty, and Bob’s Burgers; and the greatness of the cast (specifically Alan Rickman and Paul Gleeson), and the role of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Plus - ...

Episode 0095: HAWK JONES (1986)

November 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

95. Hawk Jones (1986) How Do You Do, Fellow Kids! On this episode, Bryan Bierman returns and we examine the direct-to-video hidden gem Hawk Jones (1986)! This cops v. gangsters (dawn of justice) actioner with an all child cast has “midnight movie favorite” written all over it! We talk about why this flick works, how the world building in it is better than 90% of recent Star Wars offerings, Allison’s subscription to Consumer Reports, and learn: You never call Marty McFly a chicken, and you ...

Episode 0094: SWEET NOVEMBER (2001)

November 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

94. Sweet November (2001) Hello Excellent Humans! We’re sweetening your November by discussing (what else?) 2001’s Sweet November! We discuss this doomed romance flick, explain our new format, check in with our Dog Guy (Bryan Bierman), and deliver Hunter’s Snappy Named Letterboxd Segment Thing. What’s a good snake name? What’s Allison’s favorite song? Is this movie good? Who can say. We can, and we do! Plus: the secret origin of beans!

Episode 0093: DIRTY DANCING (1987)

November 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

93. Dirty Dancing (1987)  Hello Excellent Entertainment Staff! Tina Dillon returns to Hate Watch/Great Watch after a protracted absence to discuss Dirty Dancing (1987)! In this episode we: define the word “protracted”, brainstorm several HWGW slogans, talk about the trailers on the Dirty Dancing VHS, and repeatedly ponder: “But why the woman hidden the sumos with her cart?”

Episode 0092: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1989)

October 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

92. The Phantom of the Opera (1989) Hello Excellent Phantoms! Tying in to the Fall 2022 issue of the MovieJawn zine, Allison & Hunter are discussing the under-seen 1989 Phantom of the Opera starring Jill Schoelen and Robert Englund! We discuss the Ninja Turtles, UrbEx people, ‘80s horror in the ‘90s, Jordan Peele, and the history of photography! Plus we share a pro wrestling minute while Allison mixes drinks! Dupe Rip!

Episode 0091: THE HOST (2006)

October 05, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

91. The Host (2006) Hello Excellent Humans! It’s the Spooky Season and you know what that means! Nicole a.k.a. Bottle returns to discuss Bong Joon Ho’s 2006 monster movie with themes of environmentalism and family: The Host! Along the way we discuss Hunter’s youthful indiscretions, how The Host is not unlike a Wes Anderson movie, Sylvester Stallone playing the Toxic Avenger, and we explain the Nice vs. Kind metric. Plus: Is Philly the Korea of the East Coast?

Episode 0090: AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER (2002)

September 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

90. Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) Hello Groovy Humans, baby, yeah! It’s been a minute since we kicked around a crummy movie, so Allison suggested Austin Powers in Goldmember from 2002! This movie needed more Beyonce, more Mini Me, more Michael Caine, and WAY LESS Fat Bastard. Also: Hunter conflates Mike Myers with Michael Myers, sings the hit song “Gold Dick” by KC and the Sunshine Band, and we suggest several fixes for this lackluster threequel. Plus: that so-called Godzilla looks li...

Episode 0089: CLUE (1985)

September 07, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

89. Clue (1985) Hello Excellent Suspects! You might be wondering why you’ve been gathered here. Krystal TL Brackett returns and she’s brought her boo Sean Brady to discuss Clue (1985). Is this the first cinematic adaptation of a board game? Was there really a Joe Dirt 2? And who keeps ringing that bell? We want answers! Plus: Allison shows her Virgo tendencies, Hunter expresses his Aquarius nature, and Martin Short has Long Martin Energy.

Episode 0088: SWISS ARMY MAN (2016)

August 24, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

88. Swiss Army Man (2016) Hello Excellent Daniels! Let’s all wish cohost Allison Yakulis a happy birthday by listening to this episode, on one of her favorite films - 2016’s absurd yet life-affirming Swiss Army Man, directed by the duo known as Daniels! Bryan Bierman joins us to borrow some Batman dvds, discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once, and how watching all the Jackass movies will tank your Letterboxd stats.

Episode 0087: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)

August 10, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

87. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Hello Excellent Visitors! Hunter’s mom Lynette Notte finally returns to the show to discuss aliens some more! This time we’re talking about Stephen Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)! Topics include: The Beastie Boys, PG-13 ratings, Lisztomania, Hynek’s scale of Close Encounters, high strangeness, fake idioms, Betty & Barney Hill, and Allison’s rare medical condition: Corn Blindness! Beam me up, mommy!

Episode 0086: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991)

July 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

86. My Own Private Idaho (1991) Hello Excellent Humans! Aliya Amilani returns to the program to talk about one of her personal favorite, sexually formative films Gus Van Sant’s My Own Private Idaho (1991)! As with most Aliya episodes, this one is less about the specifics of the movie and more about Aliya’s relationship to it but we also recommend some Udo Kier movies, Hunter confuses Matthew McConaughey with Woody Harrelson, and we uncover the secret origins of the Minions!

Episode 0085: FOODFIGHT! (2012)

July 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

85. Foodfight! (2012) Hello Excellent Ikes! Benjamin Franklin once said “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”. Foodfight! (2012) is like the opposite of that. Bryan Bierman plumbs new depths of cinematic garbage with this much-maligned CGI animated nightmare of extreme apathy. Along the way we discuss Mortal Kombat, Veggie Tales, Poochie from The Simpsons, Ed Grimley, and Planters’ Baby Nut; see who knows the Hawaiian Punch mascot’s name, compare raisin mascots, and me...

Episode 0084: BOUND (1996)

June 29, 2022 14:40 - 1 hour - 104 MB

84. Bound (1996) Hello Excellent Humans! We’re bringing our Pride month block to a close with Gabby Reeves discussing the Wachowskis’ steamy ‘90s neo-noir Bound (1996)! Was this an audition piece for The Matrix? Is Jimmy Hoffa a cryptid? What exactly is ‘The Schneider Cut’? Hop aboard the Tilly Train (choo-choo!) and we’ll find out together!

Episode 0083: THE BIRDCAGE (1996)

June 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

83. The Birdcage (1996) Hello Excellent Humans! Pride month keeps on rolling with an annual favorite of ours - The Birdcage! Eight-timer Krystal TL Brackett joins us to talk about our love for this flick and how it ended up becoming a New Year’s Day tradition at Mt. Mausoleum (our house). Plus: we ask which astrological sign is the biggest martyr, talk about gay polyamorous dolphins, invent ma’amoflage and wonder: whatever happened to Rock Band?

Episode 0082: THE BABADOOK (2014)

June 01, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

82. The Babadook (2014) Hello Excellent Humans! For the first of 3 Pride Month episodes, we’re talking about modern LGBTQ+ icon The Babadook with guest, the Lizzo of HWGW: Nicole Krecicki! We discuss future podcast plans, various interpretations of the film, the Nickelodeon time capsule, AEW wrestler Keith Lee, and The Frasierdook! Visit the South Street Art Mart in person or on the internet!

Episode 0081: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)

May 18, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

81. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Hello Excellent Humans! Bryan Bierman returns for his eleventh appearance to discuss the (technically) cult classic The Shawshank Redemption!  * CONTENT WARNING - this film contains some sensitive subjects like assault & self harm, therefore we will be passively discussing them *  Hear Hunter get emotional as we talk Stephen King, Red Dead Redemption, Oscar the Grouch, Godzilla, Seinfeld, the song “Institutionalized” by Suicidal Tendencies, Norm MacDonal...

Episode 0080: RUMBLE IN THE BRONX (1995)

May 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

80. Rumble in the Bronx (1995) Hello Excellent Humans! We’re getting back to our roots a little with a ‘90s action gem. Jackie Chan stars in Rumble in the Bronx (1995)! Hunter explains his first experience with the Chan-man, we discuss how the Academy Awards  *NEED*  an Oscar for Stunt Work, explain the Grilled Cheese Argument, and imagine: Jackie Chan appearing on Jackass. Plus an inspirational quote because why not?

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