Hollywood Haymaker
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCo-Hosts Dustyn Dubuque and John Hansen are using their Midwestern style of movie critiquing to take Hollywood to task. Over 800 films a year are released around the world, but how many are even worth watching? Listen as they chat about what is good, bad and ugly about Hollywood cinema.
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Episodes
Avengers: Endgame
May 03, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBOver an hour of discussion of Marvel: Endgame is upon our listeners. Everyone is gushing over this film, spoiler alert - Dustyn and John are not! Be sure to listen until the end to hear about the future of the podcast.
Hellboy, Legend of Cocaine Island, Guava Island, and Disney+
April 17, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week the guys have differing views on the new "Hellboy" and have a in depth discussion on the new Star Wars Episode 9 trailer and Disney+ possible being better than Netflix.
Shazam!, The Highwaymen, The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then Bigfoot, Unicorn Store
April 11, 2019 20:05 - 57 minutes - 54.7 MBJohn and Dustyn had a blast this week chatting about a good round of movies...finally, we are in a good part of the year where movies are actually good!...other than "Unicorn Store."
Us, The Dirt and More
April 03, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJordan Peele is back with his new film, "Us." People are raving about it but will John and Dustyn agree with the consensus? Also, the guys speak on the new Motley Crue film on Netflix.
The Best Films in Each Genre
March 29, 2019 14:42 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBWe have a very special episode this week where we are going over the best movie in different genres of film. From Biopics, to comedy, to drama, to romantic comedy and even animated. Some of these films are major releases while others are lesser known. We hope to hit some of your "blind spots" with our picks. Seek these films out, they are all MUST SEE.
Triple Frontier, Stan & Ollie plus TONS of movie news.
March 20, 2019 19:00 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MBNetflix is back with a star studded cast in "Triple Frontier." Plus, the guys tackle all the latest movie news and reviews topics.
Captain Marvel, Free Solo, Rampage, The Gift
March 13, 2019 18:41 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBAfter months of waiting, "Captain Marvel" is here and we are ready to talk about it. Did it live up to the hype?
Fighting With My Family & Lords of Chaos
March 06, 2019 20:14 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThis week we are talking about two of Dustyn's favorite things, professional wrestling and extreme metal music. Two true stories that need to be seen to be believed. Tons of news including Steven Spielberg, Hellboy, Disney streaming and Rotten Tomatoes shutting down Captain Marvel trolls.
018: Overlord, Bohemian Rhapsody, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Roma
February 27, 2019 18:26 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe have an Oscar laden episode filled with a wrap up of the Academy Awards and reviews of a war/sci fi action flick, Freddy Mercury's life, Melissa McCarthy's first serious role and Alfonso Cuaron's Academy Award winning film, "Roma."
017: Happy Death Day 2U, Isn't It Romantic, Draft Day
February 20, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB017: Happy Death Day 2U, Isn't It Romantic, Draft Day by Dustyn Dubuque
016: I Feel Pretty, Girl in the Spider's Web and High Flying Birds
February 13, 2019 21:37 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSometimes we only have bad news to report, this bad news is a week of movies you should NOT watch. We do have plenty of movie news and fun discussions about Steven Soderburgh, Amy Schumer, Liam Neeson and more!
015: Velvet Buzzsaw,Bohemian Rhapsody and Superbowl Trailers
February 06, 2019 22:22 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThe Superbowl may have been boring, but the movie trailers were coming in hot! We talk about all the new films that were teased for 2019 releases and why you should avoid watching Netflix's "Velvet Buzzsaw" at all costs.
015: Glass, M. Night Schyamalan and Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
January 30, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThey boys are here to tell you to watch "Glass" and they speak about "Unbreakable" and "Split" and what makes M. Night Schyamalan an interesting filmmaker. Plus both Fyre Festival Documentaries, give it a listen and a like!
014: Top Ten Films of 2018
January 23, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 80 MBWhat are the best films of 2018? Both John and Dustyn are here with their Top Ten lists of 2018. From Avengers: Infinity War to First Reformed to Mission Impossible: Fallout to Roma. These are the must see movies from last year!
013: We love the 90s! Mid90s, The Bill Murray Stories, The House That Jack Built, The Favourite
January 16, 2019 20:35 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBWe are celebrating the 1990s by reviewing Jonah Hill's directorial debut, "Mid90s." Even though it didn't remind us of our upbringings, that did not stop us from reminiscing about our favorite 90s memories. Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart are amid controversy and we have reviews on two of the more odd films of 2018.
012: Bird Box, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Bad Times at the El Royale and more
January 09, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBThe guys have a ton of fun catching up after the Holidays. This weeks episode is jam packed with reviews of Bird Box, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Bad Times at the El Royale, American Animals and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse. Plus news about tier pricing in movie theaters and the most anticipated movies of 2019!
011: The Predator (2018) & Predator Franchise
January 02, 2019 20:37 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MBOver the Holidays we were graced with the DVD release of "The Predator." This led the guys to revisit the entire franchise. From Jesse Ventura not having time to bleed, to Danny Glover shooting up a city to Shane Black's return to the franchise...Listen to the guys share their love/hate relationship to this bloody, science fiction franchise.
010: Aquaman & Venom
December 26, 2018 19:11 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBTwo big Comic Book Movies are spoken about this week, "Aquaman" and "Venom." How do Tom Hardy and Jason Mamoa fair as their characters in their stand alone films? There is a future for both franchises, but how big is the light at the end of the tunnel? Listen and find out what the guys have to say!
009: Christmas Chronicles & Favorite Holiday Movies
December 19, 2018 20:55 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBTo get everyone ready for the most joyous time of the year, the boys are here to chat about the Netflix Holiday movie, Christmas Chronicle. Who would think Kurt Russel could play Santa Claus? They also gush over National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Jingle All the Way, Die Hard and more. When your at home with your families over Christmas, you will not run out of things to watch!
008: Mission Impossible: Fallout, Avengers: Endgame Trailer Breakdown
December 12, 2018 21:13 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMission Impossible: Fallout is new on DVD and new in our hearts. A solid franchise that continues to impress. The boys speak all things "Avengers: End Game" and give other suggestions of what to watch this week. And Aquaman is next Friday! We have some great episodes coming up to end the year.
007: Searching, Bullet Head, Essential Films of the 1980s
December 05, 2018 16:51 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week the guys talk about John Cho's "Searching" and have a major disagreement over "Bullet Head." Mini reviews include: "Escape from Cell Block 99," "Big Bad Wolves," and "Never Going Back." Plus, our excitement for a movie trailer (which never happens), the best movies of 1980 according to Rotten Tomatoes and more.
006: Galveston, Blindspotting, Antman and the Wasp
November 28, 2018 20:49 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe were requested to watch "Galveston," which was less than stellar so John and Dustyn provide other films to watch instead. Other topics include Black Friday, Robin Hood Box Office Bomb and more news. **Sound quality improves after 18 seconds**
005: Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Cam, Shirkers, Ethan Hawke, Under the Skin
November 21, 2018 19:09 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWe have a jam packed episode full of movie reviews, many can be seen right on Netflix! That way, you do not have to leave the couch to watch one our favorite documentaries of the year. The guys also disagree on Sci-Fi art house film, "Under the Skin" and more.
004: Stan Lee, Marvel Films, Orson Welles and Mandy
November 14, 2018 20:02 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWe are chatting the importance of Stan Lee's legacy, John's Top 10 Marvel Films, 2 Orson Welles based Netflix originals and a review of Mandy.
003: Netflix Streaming & Originals - Hold The Dark, 22 July and more.
November 07, 2018 20:03 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week the boys are talking all things good and bad about Netflix's streaming service, along with detailed reviews of "Hold the Dark" and "22 July." What else is there to watch on this dominant streaming service and what should you avoid? Movie News includes: The Joker, Willy Wonka prequel and more.
002: Halloween (2018) & Great Horror Films
October 31, 2018 20:04 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThe boys are back with their first "official" episode and they are covering, in detail, Halloween (2018). After, listen as they speak about their favorite horror films and the ones that are must see by all! Last thing we want is your Halloween Hangover to be plagued by watching bad films!
001: Introductory Episode
October 31, 2018 14:55 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn our very first episode, get to know the Co-Hosts and what the podcast is all about. Both Dustyn and John have interested backgrounds and viewpoints in the world of Cinema. It is time to take Hollywood to task for rarely coming out with movies worth watching. Let's stop watching bad movies and start publicizing the good ones! Also, Dustyn and John run down a list of 100 all-time classic films to get their take on understand each others taste in movies. This is both educational to each...