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Cool Takes

188 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Welcome to Cool Takes, the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-colligiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Published weekly on Mondays!

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Ep. 33: The Menu

June 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB

A surprisingly focused episode about The Menu! A movie that is simultaneously awesome and deeply stupid. Watch us grapple! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest host...

Ep. 32: Bewitched Vol. 3

May 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Death comes for us all Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https...

Ep. 32: Malignant

May 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Get ready for a blast from the past! We've had this Halloween episode in the hopper for about 6 months, aged to perfection. Come for our conversation about James Wan's Malignant, stay for us having an existential crisis about the premise of the show. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by f...

Ep. 31: Knock at the Cabin

May 16, 2023 02:20 - 1 hour - 155 MB

We're back! And this week we're knock knock knockin' on cabin's door hey hey. Join us for a conversation about all things Shyamalan, and the bad rap he's gotten for the last, I dunno, 30 years. Plus, as an added bonus, an EXHAUSTIVE breakdown of the results of this year's Kid's Choice awards. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our ...

Ep. 30: 3000 years of Longing

October 14, 2022 22:50 - 1 hour - 142 MB

How long could you long? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at htt...

Ep. 29: Pokemon Destiny Deoxys feat. Tabi Bardall

August 31, 2022 22:46 - 1 hour - 111 MB

C'mon down to Cubetown Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https...

Ep. 28: THE HAPPENING Commentary

August 22, 2022 16:09 - 1 hour - 146 MB

The unlikely DGAF return What does it all mean? How does Nope function differently than other Jordan Peele movies? Do you have to "figure it out" to like it? WE'RE GONNA TELL YOU. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enth...

Ep. 27: NOPE Feat. Ilan Henandez

July 27, 2022 21:10 - 1 hour - 135 MB

What does it all mean? How does Nope function differently than other Jordan Peele movies? Do you have to "figure it out" to like it? WE'RE GONNA TELL YOU. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assis...

Ep. 26: Enemy Mine

July 21, 2022 20:51 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

In which we discuss the sexual politics of a forgotten 80's sci-fi flop, its proximity to Pixar's Lightyear, the political leanings of various Quaids, and Jackson takes a controversial stance on The Boys Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and n...

Ep. 25: Barbie in The Nutcracker COMMENTARY (DGAF Arc Conclusion)

July 12, 2022 02:36 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In which we finally learn to GAF Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Serve...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: The Adult's Choice Teen Choice Awards

June 30, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https://discord.gg/SsyWbZBbrc...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Monsters Vs. Cullens

June 28, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

How dangerous are The Cullens ACTUALLY? How dangerous is The Loch Ness Monster ACTUALLY? Jackson is sick in this one, give him a break. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade ...

Ep. 24: Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

June 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

When there's Danger? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https:/...

Ep. 23: Return to Oz

June 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MB

Everybody in this movie needs therapy Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord ...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: A Bug's Life Commentary

June 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

The thrilling sequel to the first time we tried to do an episode about A Bug's Life and instead just mostly talked about Alien for an hour. Can we find more than an hour of things to say about A Bug's Life?? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson a...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: DOES it Belong in a Museum?

June 23, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

What are history's greatest macguffins? Which ones belong in museums? Which ones belong in volcanoes? Would you put a pissy carpet in a museum if it was old enough? Would people listen to a podcast that is mostly Jackson being picky and pedantic about the term "Macguffin?" IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Writing NSFW Fanfic with a Robot

June 21, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

Yeah, uh, 5 bucks well spent if'n you ask me Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our D...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Knives Out Commentary

June 20, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 194 MB

Join us in watching a GOOD MOVIE this time! She was a GUHWED NUHHS. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mo...

Ep. 22: Morbius

June 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

You already know all the jokes why even bother Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our...

Ep. 21: TeneT (commentary)

June 17, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 214 MB

Cowboy stuff! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https://discor...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Scooby Does what Nintendon't

June 16, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

Could the Scooby gang defeat Michael Corleone? What about the wicked Witch of the West?? What about the outdated and dangerous mental health reform system in 1960's United States??? Or the Terminator???? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and n...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Lego Star Wars

June 14, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Listen to us speculate wildly about a video game that has already released at this point! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and P...

Ep. 20: House of Gucci

June 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

How'd he get that house? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at htt...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Spider-Man: No Way Home

June 11, 2022 15:06 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Our official review of Spider-Man 2: Too Many Spider-men! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Ch...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Mad Max? More like Mad Jacks(on)!

June 11, 2022 15:02 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

How well do you know your West Side Story and Mad Max names? What about the Matrix and G.I.Joe? What I'm getting at here is that in this episode Jackson makes Adeline and Kezia play a game where they have to tell apart names from West Side Story and Mad Max. Enjoy! Play along at home! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience...

Ep. 19: Pokemon: Jirachi - Wish Maker with Tabi Bardall

May 23, 2022 17:58 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Make a wish! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https://discord...

Ep. 18: Turning Red

May 20, 2022 16:25 - 1 hour - 116 MB

What if you Turned Red? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at http...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Kezia's Year in Review

May 19, 2022 18:12 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

How well do YOU know Ghostbusters Afterlife's box office returns?? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mon...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Kid's Choice Awards Voting Party

May 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

In which we, 3 kids, vote in the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Monday...

Ep. 17: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

May 17, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 95 MB

The epic conclusion! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https:/...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 Commentary Track

May 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Is this what you wanted ?? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at h...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Spider-Man: No Way Home Predictions

May 11, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MB

How'd we do? Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out our Discord Server at https://discord...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Disney Plus Day

May 10, 2022 18:16 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Enjoy the news of yesteryear! This is the one where we get tricked into watching a fake moon knight trailer. Aslo that Chip and Dale movie is coming out in a couple weeks. Exciting! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film ent...

DEFUNCT PATREON CONTENT: Robocop Commentary Track

May 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 164 MB

the first defunct patreon bonus ep! Enjoy! Squibs! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Check out...

Ep. 16: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 with Anna Maguire

May 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Welcome back after our long, quasi-planned hiatus! We're going to back, posting content on this feed DAILY for at least a couple weeks (mostly from our dissolved patreon, as well as a back-log of pre-recorded main feed episodes) and we hope you're EXCITED TO SEE IT. But first you must listen to this, the long-awaited episode about the WEIRDEST, most PROBLEMATIC Twilight Flick, Breaking Dawn Part One, with friend of the show Anna Maguire! Join us for talk about PREMARIT...

Ep. 15: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse with Darby

March 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Tent Scene Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/cooltakes C...

Ep. 14: The Twilight Saga: New Moon with Madi Rhodes

March 13, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Justice for Barf Boy Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Kezia Rhodes, assisted by a cavalcade of guest hosts. Streamed weekly on Twitch and Published weekly on Mondays! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/co...

Ep. 13: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Adam Lance Garcia

February 18, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In which we give our opinions about Kingdoms, Crystals, and Skulls with out special guest Green Lama scribe Adam Lance Garcia! Ancient Aliens, Proto-legacequels, George Lucas, and the unstoppable march of time! This Ep's got it all! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jacks...

Ep. 12: Twilight

February 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Have you guys considered that Twilight might be...problematic??? join the core trio as they discuss Vampires, sexuality, Good Christian Values, and the goofiness of film production that you might not always pick up on.  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adelin...

Ep. 11: SCOOB

February 04, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Usually, on the Cool Takes Podcast, we like to be bastions of positivity in the face of near total destruction, but TODAY? we let ourselves dunk JUST A LITTLE as a TREAT. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film students Jackson and Adeline McMurray and non-collegiate film enthusiast Ke...

Ep. 10: Matrix Resurrections

January 29, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 142 MB

The time has finally come! in the grand finale of Cool Takes' Wachowski month we finally talk Matrix 4! But not before discussing the current programming on the Disney Channel for like 15 minutes first, whoops. Jackson loves it! Adeline loves it! Kezia just likes it! Someone's about to get MANK'D. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting...

Ep. 9: Jupiter Ascending with Sara of Cosmonaut Tabletop

January 21, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 113 MB

More Wachowski madness with our special guest! Why don't people like Jupiter Ascending? What's up with the razzies? How come those fantastic beast movies are so bad? What about the female gaze?? All this and more after this commercial break. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Hosted by film stude...

Ep. 8: Matrix Revolutions

January 19, 2022 17:04 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Wachowski month continues! Jackson's not as excited about this one as he was about Reloaded, but Weirdly Adeline seems to be the excited one this time. What a twist! Join us for discussions of hot goth GF's, The Metaverse, and of course, simulation theory.  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the hopes of successfully gaslighting our audience into having bad taste. Host...

Ep. 7: Matrix Reloaded

January 17, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 108 MB

It's Wachowski Month here on cool takes! The directing duo whose films are re-appraised more than any other, the perfect marks for the Cool Takes podcast. Join us for our month-long mini-series on the flops and un-flops of Lana and Lily Wachowski, Beginning with The Matrix Reloaded! Join us for much discussion of determinism, frenchness, and cyber-perverts as Jackson tries and fails to convince Adeline it's good, actually.  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are g...

Ep. 6: Shadow in the Cloud with Kyle Hickman

January 08, 2022 04:06 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Uh Oh! There be Gerblins in this'un! Join us and Guest Kyle Hickman of Munsons at the Movies for a conversation rife with technical difficulties about a movie where technical difficulties are a central theme! So it was on purpose, it's Art! tune in for talk about Chloe Grace-Moretz, The New Zealand Film Comission, and how movies these days are too damn long! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense o...

Ep. 6: Shadow in the Cloud Feat. Kyle Hickman

January 08, 2022 04:06 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MB

Uh Oh! There be Gerblins in this'un! Join us and Guest Kyle Hickman of Munsons at the Movies for a conversation rife with technical difficulties about a movie where technical difficulties are a central theme! So it was on purpose, it's Art! tune in for talk about Chloe Grace-Moretz, The New Zealand Film Comission, and how movies these days are too damn long! Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense o...

Ep. 5: Jacks Frost Feat. Madi Rhodes

January 03, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Buckle up for a sibling spectacular! Madi Rhodes joins us to talk about Jack Frost, starring America's favorite sleaze Michael Keaton! Tune in for discussion about awkward Christmas movies, the trailers on childhood VHS tapes, and the awkward middle-Keaton period after he was young and handsome but before he was old and handsome.  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the...

Ep. 5: Jack Frost with Madi Rhodes

January 03, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Buckle up for a sibling spectacular! Madi Rhodes joins us to talk about Jack Frost, starring America's favorite sleaze Michael Keaton! Tune in for discussion about awkward Christmas movies, the trailers on childhood VHS tapes, and the awkward middle-Keaton period after he was young and handsome but before he was old and handsome.  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of an unpopular movie, in the...

Ep. 4: The Eternals

December 13, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 140 MB

This week join us, along with Sersei, Kingo, Ikaris, Thena, Sprite, Gilgamesh, Phastos, Ajak, Druig and Makkari, our best friends and trusted confidants, to talk Marvel's The Eternals, a genuine masterwork. We talk how we're better and smarter than both general marvel audiences and pro critics, Marvel Studios' tense relationship with emotions, and, of course, Jack Kirby and the storied print history of those Eternals!  Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, ...

Ep. 3 - The Thing (2011) With Jordan Morris

November 30, 2021 17:34 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

This week we're Joined by Jordan Morris of Jordan Jesse Go, Bubble, and Good Mythical Morning fame to talk about how The Thing (2011) is somehow both a prequel AND a remake of the original John Carpenter masterpiece. Conversations include a large shirt with cats on it, Universal Studios Horror Nights, Tubi TV Ads, and novelty Denny's menu ARG experiences. Cool Takes is the only bad movie podcast where the bad movies are good, actually. Every week we mount a sincere and unironic defense of a...