Not a Bomb
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra attention and a possible second chance at success.
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Episode 209 - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
June 12, 2024 05:00 - 95.1 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! Yes, we're still donning sandals, wielding swords, and delving into films that flopped at the box office. In this week's episode, we're diving into the work of one of our favorite directors once more: Guy Ritchie. This time, we’re exploring his interpretation of the Arthurian legend with the 2017 film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. And since we're revisiting Guy Ritchie's oeuvre, it’s only fitting to welcome Nate back to the show—he previously joined us for our...
Episode 208 - Conan the Barbarian (2011)
June 05, 2024 05:30 - 120 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance. Today, we celebrate four years of bad impressions, terrible jokes, and questionable movie opinions. We couldn't be more excited to invite Sammy from the GGTMC, who was one of the podcast's biggest inspirations. Grab your broadsword and slip into your sandals! Not A Bomb is launching "Sword and Sandals" month with the 2011 reboot, ...
Episode 207 - Ghost in the Shell (2017)
May 29, 2024 12:28 - 134 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance. Unfortunately, we bid ado to “Re-May'-ke” month with a remake of one of the most quintessential anime films of all time, Ghost in the Shell. You may have heard about this one during its production, as the film was controversial for some of its casting choices. Was the outrage justified? Did the film live up to the high expectatio...
Episode 206 - Get Carter (2000)
May 22, 2024 05:00 - 93.3 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance. “Re-May-ke” month is still rolling on as we peel back the layers on the darkly entertaining and tightly wound revenge story from 2000, Get Carter. Based on the novel “Jack Returns Home,” Get Carter failed to reach the heights of the 1971 version and only made back roughly 33% of its production budget. Sylvester Stallone was definite...
Episode 205 - Total Recall (2012)
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 94.6 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb! We take a second look at some of the biggest box office bombs in cinema history to see if they truly deserve their infamous reputations. Our podcast is launching into outer space this "Re-MAY-ke" month as we explore the sci-fi adventure of 2012's Total Recall. Reimagining the beloved Paul Verhoeven classic was quite the challenge, considering its iconic status in the sci-fi/action realm. The 2012 adaptation replaces certain sci-fi aspects ...
Episode 204 - Psycho (1998)
May 09, 2024 05:30 - 110 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This is the podcast where we revisit some of the biggest box office failures in cinema history and explore whether they deserve a second chance. ‘Re-MAY-ke” month is upon us! That’s right! For the whole month of May, we are re-examining some of the biggest remake bombs in cinema history. We kick off the month with "Emcee" (Alex) and "Cupcake" (Jose) from Watch/Skip+ and discuss 1998’s remake of the Alferd Hitchcock classic - Psycho. Known...
Episode 203 - Monkeybone
May 01, 2024 05:30 - 114 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This is the podcast where we revisit some of the biggest box office failures in cinema history and explore whether they deserve a second chance. We’ve just peeled the final banana of Ape-Ril. This episode is a barrel full of monkeys, and a barrel full of puns. Joining us are Samuel and Logan from Error 4444, our favorite go-to Blu-ray label for cult Asian cinema. We'll dive into the bizarre 2001 film, “Monkeybone,” and learn more about Er...
Episode 203 - Monkeybone (with Error 4444)
May 01, 2024 05:30 - 114 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This is the podcast where we revisit some of the biggest box office failures in cinema history and explore whether they deserve a second chance. We’ve just peeled the final banana of Ape-Ril. This episode is a barrel full of monkeys, and a barrel full of puns. Joining us are Samuel and Logan from Error 4444, our favorite go-to Blu-ray label for cult Asian cinema. We'll dive into the bizarre 2001 film, “Monkeybone,” and learn more about Er...
Not A Bomb Special Edition: Blockers (with Michele Meek)
April 28, 2024 11:40 - 100 MBJoin us for an exceptional bonus episode of Not A Bomb Podcast! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the immensely talented writer, filmmaker, and professor Michele Meek to our show. Michele’s vast expertise in the world of teen sex comedies elevates our podcast with a trove of insights making this episode truly extraordinary. On this bonus episode, we dive into the 2018 sex comedy - Blockers. The film follows a trio of parents who are trying to stop their respective daughters from l...
Episode 202 - Konga
April 25, 2024 13:40 - 84.3 MBWelcome back to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This podcast swings back into action, digging into cinema's ripest box office banana peels to see if any deserve a second peel... er, chance. On this week’s episode, we're thrilled to have a special guest and all-around top banana—John! We are going bananas during Ape-Ril with the 1961 horror/sci-fi flick Konga. And if you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re also stuffing this post with as many banana and ape puns as possible! Prep...
Episode 201 - Monkey Shines
April 18, 2024 06:00 - 90.6 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This is the podcast where we revisit some of the biggest box office failures in cinema history and explore whether they deserve a second chance. After delving into deep discussions on “mother!” and “Blade Runner”, we decided to take a whimsical turn with a new theme month - Ape-Ril. That's right, in the coming weeks, it's all about monkey business at Not A Bomb. This week, our focus is on the 1988 horror film (?) - “Monkey Shines.” Direct...
Episode 200 - Blade Runner & Blade Runner 2049
April 12, 2024 10:02 - 139 MBWelcome to your favorite movie podcast, Not a Bomb!! This is the podcast where we revisit some of the biggest box office failures in cinema history and explore whether they deserve a second chance. We are incredibly grateful for all the support we've received over the last 200 episodes and we look forward to many more. For this special occasion, we decided to discuss the seminal science fiction film, Blade Runner. Despite its status as a thought-provoking and visually stunning work of art,...
Episode 199 - mother!
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 127 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in film history! This week’s episode explores the enigmatic and divisive world of 2017’s fantasy, drama - “mother!” “mother!” is a psychological horror film where a couple’s tranquil existence is disrupted by unexpected guests. As tension mounts, secrets unravel, reality blurs, and the house becomes a nightmarish stage for their darkest fears. This heavy subject matter requires backup! As always, we are happy to welcome...
Episode 198 - Phantoms
March 27, 2024 13:39 - 103 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in film history! In this week’s episode, we dive into the eerie world of “Phantoms”, a supernatural horror-thriller released in 1998. To assist in this underseen classic (?), the guys are happy to welcome Sammy from the GGTMC back to the show! When a small town in Colorado is mysteriously wiped out, leaving only a few survivors, they discover an ancient evil lurking beneath the surface. As they unravel the chilling secret...
Episode 197 - The Insider
March 21, 2024 12:25 - 97.9 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in film history. On this week’s show, we welcome Michael Mann back to the podcast and discuss his 1999 biographical drama - The Insider. The film is a fictionalized telling of whistleblower Jeffery Wigand’s dealings with “Big Tobacco.” The Insider was praised by both the audience and the critics and was even nominated for seven Academy Awards. However, this did not translate to financial success and the film went home with...
NAB Presents: The Classics - Deliverance
March 18, 2024 20:28 - 99.2 MBWelcome to Not A Bomb Presents The Classics, a series where Jose and Sammy join Troy and Brad to discuss some of the greatest films ever. In the second edition, the gang travels down the river and uses their pretty mouths to talk about 1972’s Deliverance. Consider one of the great American films of all time; Deliverance brought the world dueling banjos and squealing like a pig and hunk Burt Reynolds. However, it also brought one of the more thought-provoking, transgressive thrillers of all t...
Episode 196 - Runaway Train (with Austin Trunick)
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 111 MBWelcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history. Oh man, do we have a treat for you! This week’s show is all about Cannon films, and you can’t talk about Cannon without Austin Trunick. Austin is the author of two excellent retrospective books - The Cannon Film Guide: Vol 1 and 2. If you have ever wanted to know something about Cannon Films, Austin is the guy to talk to. While Cannon creat...
Episode 195 - Dark Phoenix
March 06, 2024 07:00 - 108 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in film history. In this week’s episode, we discuss one of the biggest cinematic flops for 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment, 2019’s Dark Phoenix. This is the fourth installment of the prequel films and the 12th installment in the X-Men film series. Dark Phoenix had all the trademarks of a bomb such as numerous re-shoots based on test screenings, studio mergers, uninterested actors, a first-time director, shifting ...
Episode 194 - Dragonslayer (with Rolling with Difficulty)
February 28, 2024 11:43 - 126 MBIn this thrilling episode of "Not a Bomb," Brad and Troy delve deep into the caverns of 1981's fantasy epic, Dragonslayer. Joining our seasoned hosts are the masters of the dice, the wizards of storytelling, and the guardians of epic sagas - the illustrious crew from the "Rolling with Difficult” podcast. Together, they'll navigate through the labyrinthine depths of this box office bomb wielding their expertise in all things Dungeons & Dragons as well as “sword and sorcery” films of yore. A...
Episode 193 - American Assassin
February 21, 2024 07:10 - 110 MBWelcome to Not A Bomb, your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs in movie history. On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jose, host of the newly revamped Watch/Skip+ podcast. Our focus this week is 2017’s action thriller, American Assassin, or, as someone labeled the film, “baby’s first Bourne.” But hey, this episode gives us an excuse to talk about Dylan O’Brien and mention the fantastic film Love and Monsters again. American Assassin starts with one heck of a punch,...
Episode 192 - Clue (with Mike McGranaghan)
February 14, 2024 14:07 - 83.5 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs of all time. In this episode, we welcome back to the show Mike McGranaghan, film critic at The Aisle Seat. Put on your detective hats and rush to the crime scene. What was the crime? In this case, an experimental film from 1985, Clue. Based on the popular board game, Clue gathers all our favorite playing pieces into a mansion and, of course, a murder occurs. The filmmakers pulled a “William Castle” on the audienc...
Episode 191 - Jupiter Ascending
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 93.2 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history. On this week’s episode, we once again find ourselves in sci-fi town with the 2015 space opera film Jupiter Ascending. Boasting a budget north of $200M, Jupiter Ascending left general audiences bewildered by the lack of character development, terrible script, nonexistent performances, dodgy CGI, and whatever Eddie Redmayne was doing on screen. This film is a misfire on all aspects. One starts to wonder...
NAB Presents: The Classics - Citizen Kane
February 04, 2024 07:00 - 83.8 MBIn 2024, Breaking Brad was to rest, but a new show arose out of the ashes like a phoenix. That new show is Not A Bomb Presents: The Classics, a series where Jose and Sammy join Troy and Brad again to discuss some of the greatest films ever. On the first edition, we come out of the gate discussing one of the greatest films of all time - Citizen Kane. This quasi-biographical film is a monumental task to discuss, but the guys all bring a unique perspective to the conversation. Trust me, no one ...
Episode 190 - The Bonfires of the Vanities
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 86.1 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. In this episode, discuss the 1990 comedy (??) - The Bonfire of the Vanities. Coming from the legendary director Brian De Palma, The Bonfire of the Vanities attempts to adapt the best-selling novel of the same name. However, problem after problem caused this film to fail at the box office and get hammered by the critics. The problems...
Episode 189 - Gods of Egypt
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 90.3 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. In this episode, we discuss a film with nine-foot Egyptian Gods played by generic white people who bleed gold and turn into Voltron-like robots. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Our little podcast finally tackles 2016's fantasy action film - Gods of Egypt. This one…well…is a head-scratcher. For one, it's directed by Alex Proy...
Episode 188 - Limbo (2021)
January 18, 2024 12:52 - 105 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinematic bombs. This week, we shift our focus from Hollywood to Hong Kong to discuss 2021’s action thriller - Limbo. Sammy from the GGTMC is back to assist in the discussion and lend his critical eye to this…here we go…cinematic masterpiece. Yep, you don’t have to guess this week if we like the film. We love it. Look, everyone on the podcast highly recommends seeing this film and our discussion spoils the whole thing. The f...
Episode 187 - Midnight Special
January 10, 2024 13:31 - 77.8 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we go back and re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we keep the sci-fi training rolling as we discuss 2016’s Midnight Special. This film highlights why the sci-fi genre can be so enthralling and is one of our favorite genres to discuss. Even though critics seemed to adore this little movie, Midnight Special didn’t get much attention from the general public...
Episode 186 - Prospect
January 04, 2024 12:21 - 86.2 MBHappy New Year film fans! On the first episode of 2024, we are ringing in the new year with a discussion of one of the more recent underseen science fiction films - Prospect. Made for roughly $4 million, Prospect, could be best described as a sci-fi/western, with fantastic world building and powerful performances. Sadly, with even a tiny budget, Prospect failed to make an impact at the box office. Thankfully, Vinegar Syndrome released an amazing 4K edition complete with some amazing special...
Episode 185 - Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Guy Ritchie's The Covenant
December 29, 2023 13:13 - 122 MBAs the end of 2023 approaches, Not A Bomb has decided to go out with a bang. On this week’s show, we discuss not one but two bombs by the same director, Guy Ritchie. This was a rough year at the box office for Mr. Ritchie. Both Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Guy ritchie’s The Covenant didn’t make their production budget back during their theatrical run. Critics definately liked one movie over the other. And audiences, who did see the films, liked both. We couldn’t take on two fi...
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 12: Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas
December 24, 2023 14:35 - 77.2 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this final episode of the series, the war on Christmas must be stopped and the only person worthy is Kirk Cameron and his ego. That’s right, the gang celebrates the Christmas season with Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas. Look, the film is bad. Santa Clause vs. the Martians is a masterpiece compa...
Episode 184 - Babylon
December 20, 2023 07:00 - 107 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office failures and critically lambasted films! Once again, Brad’s shenanigans are back and he’s breaking all the rules. On this week’s episode, the guys welcome back Jose from Watch/Skip+ to discuss the very divisive film from 2022 that didn’t get a wide release until 2023, Babylon. This three hour epic is an ode to Hollywood during the transition f...
Episode 183 - Ride On
December 13, 2023 07:00 - 126 MBHey there, movie fans! Welcome back to your favorite podcast about Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office disasters and critically lambasted films! Buckle up because we’ve got a treasure trove of cinematic calamities to dissect and explore! In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Action Film Historian Brandon Brentley on the show! Brandon has worked with numerous distribution companies on their Hong Kong releases, such as Crit...
Episode 182 - The Flash
December 06, 2023 14:49 - 122 MBWelcome back to your favorite podcast about some of Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office failures and critically lambasted films! Brace yourselves, as we’ve got an abundance of movies to explore! In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sammy from the GGTMC joining us as we kick the month off by tackling one of the biggest superhero flops, The Flash. From production issues to lead actor troubles, questionable CGI, and the pu...
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 11: The Thankskilling Series
December 01, 2023 20:45 - 71.9 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the gang celebrates turkey season with not one but two films, Thankskilling and Thankskilling 3. Don’t worry, our hosts didn’t miss Thankskilling 2. You’ll understand the franchise joke once you listen to the episode. Once again, someone will shock you with their opinion and you’ll ...
Episode 181 - A Simple Plan
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 102 MBSadly, the case closes on this Noirvember. But, we have one more bullet in the chamber and that bullet has A Simple Plan written all over it. In the shadows of '98, a celluloid masterpiece emerged, swathed in the seductive embrace of noir's enigma and ethical quandaries. A Simple Plan transcended mere cinema; it plunged deep into the murky abyss of the human psyche. Director Sam Raimi, a maestro of the visual canvas, conjures a hauntingly picturesque scene. The snow-laden backdrop becomes...
Episode 180 - Narrow Margin (1990) and The Narrow Margin (1952)
November 24, 2023 22:39 - 102 MBThe city was draped in Noirvember's shroud, and Not a Bomb was the beacon in this murky storm. In sauntered Sophia from the Moviestruck podcast, a siren with a penchant for unraveling tales buried in shadows. Deception, detectives as sharp as whiskey, dames with allure as lethal as a bullet, thugs with a dime-a-dozen sneer, and the haunting symphony of trains set the stage for our rendezvous. We were all set for a tango in the darkness, dissecting two classics that echoed through time, a cl...
Not A Bomb Special Edition: Cougar Comedies (with Michele Meek)
November 21, 2023 11:50 - 111 MBJoin us for an exceptional bonus episode of Not A Bomb Podcast! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the immensely talented writer, filmmaker, and professor Michele Meek to our show. Michele’s vast expertise in the world of teen sex comedies elevates our podcast with a trove on insights making this episode truly extraordinary. This week, our focus is on a specific niche within romantic comedy: The Cougar Rom-com! We'll be exploring two films from vastly different decades that surpris...
Episode 179 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
November 15, 2023 11:40 - 110 MBStep into the shadowy realm of Not A Bomb podcast, where we usually dissect the celluloid carcasses of the biggest cinematic misfires, searching for a glimmer of redemption. Emphasis on "usually," for this time around, one of our own sleuths botched the job, opting for a flick that wasn't just a cash cow but a darling of both critics and the masses. In this Noirvember rendezvous, the fellas welcome back Josh from The VHS Files, delving into the foggy alleys of 2011's neo-noir opus - The Gir...
Episode 178 - One False Move
November 08, 2023 12:40 - 94 MB"Keep an eye out for the snoopers, pal, and don't forget to grab your smokes and that special gal of yours. There's a new episode of 'Not A Bomb' in town, and it's drenched in Noirvember's shadowy embrace. These fellas, they're diving deep into the darkness, dedicating the whole month to noir flicks. And what's their opening act? The year '92 brings us a crime thriller so dark, it'd make the devil himself shiver - 'One False Move.' Now, 'One False Move,' when it hit the streets, had the cri...
Episode 177 - Fright Night: Part 2
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 115 MBHappy Halloween, everybody! On this spooky edition of Not A Bomb, the “Breaking Brad” crew discusses the sequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time, Fright Night Part 2. Picking up 3 years after the events of the first film, Fright Night Part 2 finds Charley Brewster and vampire hunter Peter Vincent battling a brand new cadre of sexy vampires. Fright Night Part 2 was given less of a budget than the original film and struggled to get theatrical distribution. The critics were also...
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 10: Skinamarink
October 29, 2023 12:50 - 81.5 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the gang celebrates the spooky season by discussing one of the least scary films of all time - Skinamarink. A film featuring the corners of walls, Legos, a fuzzy TV, and lots and lots and lots of nothing. Someone in the group will argue that Skinamarink is one of the most important ...
Episode 176 - Dr. Giggles
October 25, 2023 10:40 - 103 MBGrab your favorite Halloween candy, turn off the lights, and get ready for your favorite spooktacular podcast! Scary movie season continues on Not A Bomb! Once again, our good friend Sammy from the GGTMC stops by to chat about 1992’s slasher film - Dr. Giggles. Larry Drake plays our titular pyshco killer and tries to rekindle the gory…oops…we mean glory days of the 80’s slasher films. Dr. Giggles is a great way to breakdown the slasher sub-genre and tackle why some of these films seem to w...
Episode 175 - Night of the Creeps
October 18, 2023 06:00 - 96.9 MBSpooky season rolls on as the gang welcomes back friend of the show Sammy from the GGTMC to chat about 1986’s sci-fi/horror/comedy - Night of the Creeps. A “B-Movie” through and through, Night of the Creeps begins with weird alien puppets and, somehow, ends up in the 1980s. The guys use the film as a jumping-off point to analyze the works of Fred Dekker, discuss which decade of horror is the best, douche-bag characters named Brad, and Martin Scorsese. Yeah, the episode goes places. Night of...
Episode 174 - May
October 12, 2023 06:30 - 106 MBWelcome back to a spooky new episode of the Not A Bomb podcast! It's that time of year again! Our fantastic listeners are curating the content for our Halloween season, and we've got another spine-tingling movie to dissect. Joining us today are Sammy from the GGTMC and Angel Sauer, and we're diving into the realms of psychological horror with a close look at the 2002 film May. Crafted by the imaginative Lucky McKee, May offers a contemporary take on the classic Frankenstein narrative and fea...
Episode 173 - The Girl with All the Gifts
October 05, 2023 12:21 - 92.9 MBSpooky season is officially upon us, and Not A Bomb is ready to hand out all the treats! This year, our listeners picked out the movies for Spooktober! We are kicking this terrifying month off with 2016’s post-apocalyptic sci/fi horror film - The Girl with All the Gifts. Based on the book of the same name, The Girl with All the Gifts depicts the breakdown of society after a fungal outbreak. Does this sound a lot like a popular Sony video game that turned into a critically acclaimed show? Th...
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 9: Labor Pains
September 30, 2023 18:16 - 76.8 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the gang “delivers” a discussion on 2009’s Labor Pains. Starring the infamous Lindsay Lohan, Labor Pains finds Lindsay faking a pregnancy to keep her job. Yep, that’s the premise. The 94-minute runtime is plagued with unfunny jokes, a bratty little sister, Chris Parnell belittling ...
Episode 172 - Licorice Pizza (with Michele Meek)
September 27, 2023 12:21 - 99.3 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we are excited to welcome back Michele Meek to the show and discuss 2021’s comedy-drama - Licorice Pizza. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza failed to recover its modest budget of $40 million but did manage to snag a few Academy Award nominations. This period piece has stellar performances, bri...
Episode 171 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
September 21, 2023 12:06 - 96 MBYour Angel of Death awaits! Time to listen to the latest episode of Not A Bomb! This is your favorite film podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we welcome Sophia, from the Moviestruck podcast, to discuss the 1993 animated film - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Coming after the first season of Batman: The Animated Series, Mask of the Phantasm finds Bruce Wayne battling with your typical ba...
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 8: Love on a Leash
September 16, 2023 15:59 - 74.9 MBWelcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is pretty simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the we tackle…well, we’re not exactly sure what it is, but the film is called Love on a Leash. In this “romantic comedy,” Jana wears a lot of green, finds a dog that turns into a man at night, gets sexually assaulted by her store manager, tries to walk on water, sleeps in a h...
Episode 170 - Champion (2018)
September 13, 2023 10:42 - 116 MBWelcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. Normally, this is the podcast where we go back and re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. However, this week we’ve decided to invoke the “Don Lee Clause.” What is the “Don Lee Clause?” Without using a ton of legal jargon, we reserve the right to discuss any Don Lee film regardless of the movie’s critical or box office success. This week’s show is a full house as we b...