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Reel Rotten

166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

We watch movies under 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, they’re mostly bad and we mostly love them.

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Episode #163 - Madame Web

March 15, 2024 04:22 - 84.3 MB

He was working with my mother in the amazon when she died... is the only backstory this podcast is interested in for the rest of time. If her web connects us all, then we wrap us up like Frodo and suck the life out of us! That's right, we did the latest "superhero" movie and it was as "good" as everyone says it is. There is no better way to kick off March Mike-ness than by talking Madame Web with best friend of the podcast Mike Chouinard. With Mike's help the guys break down the worst movie o...

Episode #162 - Airheads

March 01, 2024 07:59 - 69.4 MB

Ending Fraseruary with a hearty "Rock N Roll!" as the guys do the 1994 classic Airheads. With the help of first time guest Ryan they delve deep into Dog Day Afternoon meets Empire Records and discuss everything from whether the Lone Rangers are a good band to Adam Sandler as a physical specimen. They draft their top fictional bands and make the movie fresh for future generations by... recasting Brendan Fraser???

Episode #161 - With Honors

February 14, 2024 19:05 - 64.2 MB

We're so back! After a long winter break Reel Rotten is back in session and we're kicking off Fraseruary with a school movie about Brendan Fraser befriending an unhoused Joe Pesci! How could this movie be bad you say? It's not (that bad??)! For being 30 years ago this movie asks all the right questions, like do you have to be strong to train the Harvard rowing team, how dirty are roosters and are deadbeat dad's not that bad? Unfortunately this podcast solves none of them and asks a lot more! ...

Episode #160 - One Missed Call

October 16, 2023 01:47 - 102 MB

Happy Spooktober to one and all. In honor of the season, everyone get out your Sidekicks, LG Envys and Blackberrys because we're missing a call from 2008! A 0% hall of fame film, One Missed Call (2008), the Japanese Horror remake. In a brisk, 75 minute podcast, Stevie Nicks break down the film that you may know the poster of, but definitely have never seen. They discuss what's up with Shannon Sossamon, the most durable phones of the late 2000s and how to make this movie actually good. They ...

Episode #159 - Night at the Roxbury

October 02, 2023 23:43 - 122 MB

What is Love? A question asked by philosophers and Haddaway since the beginning of time. Then in 1998, the question was answered (not really) with the premiere of cinematic classic Night at the Roxbury (1998). Reel Rotten's latest episode by real-life Steve and Doug Butabi as they celebrate the SNL production's 25th year anniversary. Stevie Nicks get into everything from Stephen's sexual awakening via Molly Shannon to who Nick wants as his movie dad. They break down all the juicy gossip su...

Episode #158 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

September 22, 2023 03:27 - 124 MB

Cowabunga dude! That's what we used to say in middle school but also how grotesque but lovable sea creatures turned ninjas greet each other. That's right it's turtle in a half shell time as the guys with new and turtley awesome guest D-Tedla. With the help of David the crew breaks down the third live TMNT from 30 years ago and get into everything from where it ranks in the franchise to what the hell is going on! They do their top five TMNT characters, pitch new mutants for the big screen, a...

Episode #157 - Summer Catch

September 01, 2023 22:41 - 141 MB

“Summer lovin is always better on the baseball field" - Some weird freak somewhere.  But what better way to celebrate the year of #PunchDrunkLove than to punch a guy out (on strikes)! To drink cold ones with the boys in left field, and fall in love with teen idol Jessica Biel! This week, Reel Rotten along with new guest Eric Manlove go deep into the count to discuss what they confusingly thought was a classic baseball movie, or as Stephen says Bull Durham lite. Summer Catch (2001). In t...

Episode #156 - The Machine

August 15, 2023 21:52 - 142 MB

In the season of Punch Drunk Love what better way to celebrate than with a new release that is exclusively about those things, The Machine! You’re probably wondering “How could a movie based on a 15 minute stand up bit be bad?” Well the answer is, in a lot of ways! So join the rotten bois and early podcast returning guest Eric as they dive deep into Russia, vodka, and the actual history of Bert and his movie. They talk about the wild what ifs of Bert’s career, do their top five comedians tu...

Episode #155 - Fast & Furious (2009)

June 16, 2023 02:49 - 100 MB

4 Fast! 4 Fourious! That's right, time to load up on nitro, get your sleeveless jean jacket and hop in our souped-up coup, because this week on Reel Rotten we get Fast & Furious (2009). A film that defies a number in the title (it's the fourth one) and defies critics everywhere. On this Stevie Nicks episode, the guys get deep under the hood of a classic car film and discuss everything from NOS to who Nick would let him beat him bloody. Later they rank the first 5 Fast & Furious films and pi...

Episode #154 - Just Married

June 02, 2023 04:28 - 74.7 MB

Half of the Reel Rotten podcast is married as hell and we decided to celebrate by doing a honeymoon from hell. The “classic” Just Married featuring Average Kutcher and the GOAT Brittany Murphy. With the help of new podcast host in-law and recurring guest Shelbey the group breaks down all the honeymoon hi-jinx from the film. They do their top 5 honeymoon destinations and answer the question everyone’s asking “are the movie couple still together?” So be a good partner and shut up and listen up!...

Episode #153 - Super Mario Bros (1993)

May 03, 2023 16:56 - 113 MB

Wahooo! A new episode of Reel Rotten about your favorite Mario Brothers movie. You know, the one that takes place in a underground dimension where Yoshi is an actual raptor, Goombas are 7 feet tall with tiny heads, and King Koopa is Dennis Hopper. All existing because when the meteor killed the dinosaurs it actually created two realities where the dinos had to live and evolve underground? Oh, that's not your favorite Mario movie? You prefer non-accented Chris Pratt? Couldn't be us at Reel Rot...

Episode #152 - Fresh Episode 2022

April 16, 2023 01:45 - 79.5 MB

Spring has sprung and with that so has the freshest of times at Reel Rotten. With our dear friend and MVP guest Mike it’s time to pick our tomatoes off the vine and take a fresh juicy bite! So join us for our annual two hour plus podcast where we talk about the good movies we saw in 2022. We give out the Roscos for drink movie of the year and what made us cry and we each give five personal top fives. Find out what movie tops all of our favorites of the year. So shut up and listen up! Su...

Episode #151 - Never Back Down

March 15, 2023 19:07 - 132 MB

WORRRRLD STARRRR! Two words that took high schools by storm in the mid-2000s. Reel Rotten is continuing our Punch-Drunk-Love year by punching your ears into submission with our most testosterone-filled movie yet: Never Back Down (2008). In this episode, Stevie Nicks tackle and mount this man-boy fever dream with the "help" of Alex. They dig into this trope-filled beat fest discussing everything from the genius of Butt Rock to high school fight clubs featuring 25 years olds. Later, they re...

Episode #150 - Gigli

February 16, 2023 05:22 - 128 MB

20 years ago Hollywood changed forever, and Gigli was released (very briefly) in theaters. Basically ending Hollywood's first and most famous portmanteau couple Bennifer, but also giving us one of the single biggest weirdest flops of the 21st century. What better way to celebrate our season of Punch Drunk Loving and our 150th episode here at Reel Rotten. With the help of love expert and our annual podcast Valentine Rachael, the guys dive into the mess that brought together, tore apart, and ev...

Episode #149 - Step Up

February 14, 2023 18:40 - 134 MB

The mid-2000s were known for a few things; FUBU, Disney Channel and terrorism. But above all, it was the time for going to the movies to watch people dance. So in honor of Channing Tatum's "Last Dance" as Magic Mike, the guys along with three-time guest Gina get deep into a high school dance squat and talk the peak of dance cinema, Step Up (2006).  From the fashion, to the dance moves, to R&B legend Mario, Reel Rotten breaks it all down for you. The boys discuss the Channing & Jenna love st...

Episode #148 - Kangaroo Jack

January 15, 2023 22:05 - 114 MB

It's winter in the US, so we’re heading to the Outback! In this Stevie Nicks episode, Reel Rotten jumps in to Kangaroo Jack (2003). The boys break down how parents were tricked into thinking this was a kids movie and speak in terrible Australian/New Zealand/British accents. Later they reveal their Top 5 movies with animals in the title. So shut up and listen up! Subscribe & Follow us!  Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2oZ5Nv6ljpg7etvS94V2RJ?si=EiPN8rUdQz2a-TnvlHiz4Q  Apple Pod...

Episode #147 - The Postman

January 02, 2023 04:37 - 116 MB

Us: "The USPS needs our support!" Kevin Coster: "Like, have sex for the sperm support?" Us: "What? Oh. Um. Ok?" Kevin Costner was so popular in the 90s they let him make Waterworld (one of the biggest flops of all time) and then gave him millions of dollars AGAIN to make Dirt World aka The Postman (1997). A post-apocalyptic film about a drifter that pretends to be a mail person in 2013 in the Pacific Northwest is everything you think it is, and also three hours long. It's incredible. So ...

Episode #146 - The Santa Clause 3

December 15, 2022 21:33 - 125 MB

Happy Rotten-days from your Reel Jolly podcast! To celebrate we hit our sweet spot of holiday sequels and dive deep into the holiday "classic" The Santa Clause 3: the Escape Clause. You may remember this movie, or you may have a life, but all you need to know is that there are elves playing Canadians and Mrs. Claus's mother wants to do it with the Easter Bunny. Thats just the tip of the iceberg of this movie that also stars Martin Short as theater kid Jack Frost and a back to the future part...

Episode #145 - Pinocchio (2002)

December 02, 2022 03:14 - 111 MB

I'm a real (Italian) boy! A tale of a small Italian man who only wants to party, which makes it a perfect movie to end #nickvember. In our Thanksgiving tradition of no new friends, Reel Rotten has another Stevie Nicks joint where they dig deep into the train wreck that is Pinocchio (2002). In this episode, the boys test out their Italian accents while trying to explain an unexplainable movie. Later, they reveal their Top 5 puppets (NOT MUPPETS!). So shut up and listen up! Subscribe & F...

Episode #144 - The Hot Chick

November 19, 2022 00:38 - 115 MB

Grab your large key chains, early 2000's graphic T’s and get ready to switch into an old man's body because finally on the podcast... it's me, Jessica! This week Reel Rotten finally dives in to  a Rob Schneider vehicle, The Hot Chick (2002). To celebrate 20 years of Hot Chicks, we had on two hot chicks! Stevie Nicks and guests Lovina and Josephine help break down the surprising classic. They talk everything from Anna Faris being an absolute star to Rob Schneider actually being a good act...

Episode #143 - The Mighty Ducks

November 02, 2022 01:58 - 139 MB

Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack! Is what we say to the doctors that tell us to take vitamins! It's also how we get fired up for the 30 year anniversary of The Mighty Ducks (1992). In this episode, Reel Rotten break down the greatest hockey movie of all time. Stevie Nicks (and Kyle!) talk about everything from Gordon Bombay's incredible peewee season to who the real MVP of The Mighty Ducks was. Later, they discuss kids hooking up their single moms, why the first punishment for drunks is to...

Episode #142 - Ghost Ship

October 16, 2022 22:30 - 108 MB

We skimped on #spooktober this year, but had to get aboard at least one spooky movie this season. In this episode, Reel Rotten boarded the Ghost Ship (2002).  In this episode, Stevie Nicks discuss the legendary beginning of this film, their love for Karl Urban, and why the 2000s were filled with techno and hardcore music. Later, Nick and Stephen draft “Bad Times on Boats” in the most copacetic draft in Reel Rotten history. So shut up and listen up! Subscribe & Follow us!  Spotify:  https...

Episode #141 - Judge Dredd

October 02, 2022 00:50 - 103 MB

I AM THE LAW! This is something Stephen yells when his dog even thinks about misbehaving. It’s also what Judge Dredd says when he commits police crimes. This episode, Reel Rotten begins #spooktober by investigating the legendary box office bomb, Judge Dredd (1995). Because what’s scarier than a police state run by Sylvester Stallone? With the help of our comic (book) relief, Derrick Lamb, Stevie Nicks talk everything from Dredd helmet etiquette to Alan Silvestri (tha god). Later they rev...

Episode #140 - Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever

September 16, 2022 15:48 - 134 MB

It only took 140 episodes but we've finally made it. The worst reviewed movie OF ALL TIME has hit the Reel Rotten podcast feed! Is Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) bad? Yes, it is terrible. Does it deserve 0% with 100+ reviews…also yes. Is it the worst movie we've ever seen? Tune in to find out!  Stevie Nick’s along with 5-time Reel All-Star, Zac get ballistic talking about this Matrix knock-off. They pitch how to make this movie better and go on so many tangents this may have as well be...

Episode #139 - Master of Disguise

August 15, 2022 21:12 - 129 MB

Oh, are you too turtle-y for the turtle club? Well, not us here at Reel Rotten, who turtle-y love being in any Dana Carvey impression-based skit that makes little to no sense. That's right, Nick, Stephen and first-time guest Adina get into their best Italian-American disguises and break down the now 20-year old "classic" Master of Disguise (2002). After they get over the disbelief that this was a movie that came out in theaters, the RR gang gets into everything from the horrifically bad ...

Episode #138 - Jaws: The Revenge

August 02, 2022 01:13 - 102 MB

It's not summer without sharks and it's not sharks without JAWS!  In honor of the new Idris Elba vehicle, Beast, Reel Rotten dives into Jaws: The Revenge. *ZERO PERCENTER ALERT*  Nick, Stephen and the elusive Kyle dig into this vaguely Christmas-y, definitely horny, revenge thriller about a shark that travels to Jamaica to finish the job of what a possibly unrelated shark didn't do in the original Jaws. That's actually the plot. Later they reveal Top 5 sharks movies, pitch their own Jaws: ...

Episode #137 - The Day The Earth Stood Still

July 16, 2022 16:19 - 107 MB

Aliens...yup! New alien movie....Nope! Avatar 2. Yup! The Day the Earth Stood Still remake.....Nope! In honor of Jordan Peele's Nope and The Black Phone, Reel Rotten is going full alien invasion. With the help of Jaden Smith expert Ted Benz, Stevie Nicks get deep into this bizarre Keanu Reeves remake of a great 50's sci-fi. They debate how to fix this movie, draft alien invasion movies, and talk Avatar 2 for far too long. Listen up and shut up! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Episode #136 - Red Dawn (2012)

July 02, 2022 01:18 - 104 MB

The [insert Communist country] are coming! We need our best "American" Chris Hemsworth to lead the fight! And that's the story of how the remake to Red Dawn was pitched and made. In this Stevie Nicks episode the guys take a look at Red Dawn the 2012 (actually 2009) remake of the 1984 film starring Patrick Swayze (RIP), and they have some thoughts. They get into how a bunch of teens could hold off an army of North Koreans, talk about skinny Josh Peck living out his dream, and argue over a cont...

Episode #135 - 3000 Miles to Graceland

June 15, 2022 04:59 - 108 MB

Elvis has left the building… …With Elvis in this case being the film 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) and the building being an insane asylum.  In honor of the new (also insane looking) Elvis movie set to release Stephen and Nick shimmy their way through what might be the the worst Tarantino knock-off movies featuring Elvis impersonators ever made. They explain where this movie went wrong (immediately), what was nuts about it (everything), and how to spell Courteney Cox (there's two e's)....

Episode #134 - Speed 2: Cruise Control

June 02, 2022 16:30 - 133 MB

I got 2 needs… 2 needs for speed... 2…colon…Cruise Control!  This week, Reel Rotten dives in to a sequel bomb all timer, Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997). On its 25th anniversary, Nick, Stephen and Kyle navigate their way through this sea of insanity! The RR crew discuss the ridiculous movie budget, Jason Patric’s Cameo rate and Kyle’s love of cruises. Later, They draft Willem Dafoe movies, learn about copper poisoning and lose their minds over boat engineering. Shut up and listen up! Sub...

Episode #133 - Encino Man

May 15, 2022 23:49 - 99.3 MB

Hey bud-dyy, If you're edged 'cause I'm weazin all your grindage, just chill. You know what that means? Neither do we. This week, Reel Rotten dissects the Pauly-rific cult classic, Encino Man (1992). In the episode, Nick, Stephen and Kyle discuss the strange ascent of Pauly Shore, “Pauly speak, ” and how to properly pronounce Brendan Fraser’s name. Later, they reveal their T-T-Top 5 caveman movies and pitch an Encino Man Sequel. Shut up and listen up! Shut up and listen up! Subscribe & ...

Episode #132 - Morbius

May 01, 2022 19:01 - 113 MB

M-m-morbiussss! This week, Reel Rotten bites in to the abomination 3 years in the making that is Morbius (2022).Nick, Stephen and self-proclaimed Marvel completionist, Zack, suckle into what might be the worst comic book movie of all time.  In this episode, the boys discuss the enigma that is Jared Leto and if the #sinistersix will ever happen on the big screen. Later, they draft their top vampires in tv & film. Shut up and listen up! Subscribe & Follow us!  Spotify: https://open.sp...

Episode #131 - Rock-A-Doodle

April 16, 2022 00:23 - 128 MB

A biopic about Elvis as a rooster? Sounds fun, right? Dead. Wrong. For the 30th anniversary, Reel Rotten digs deep into the disgraceful Don Bluth film, Rock-A-Doodle (1991). With the help of producer Alex, the guys chat about this confounding two-hyphen movie with possibly the worst child voice acting of the last 50 years.  Later, they bring back the Reel Rotten Draft and draft their favorite non-Disney animated films, as well as pitch their own cartoon super band. Shut up and listen up...

Episode #130 - Fresh Episode 2021

April 02, 2022 03:07 - 138 MB

Films are back in theaters and Reel Rotten is back on their bullshit with this year's fresh episode!  In this episode Reel Rotten answers all of the important questions: What were the best movies of the year? What were worst movies of the year? Did Kyle see more than one movie this year?  Along with Hall of Fame guest, Mike, Nick and Stephen dive into all the movies of 2021, discuss this year's Oscars and reveal their own Reel Rotten ‘Roscoes.’ Shut up and listen up! Subscribe & Follow us...

Episode #129 - Cheaper by the Dozen

March 15, 2022 20:31 - 147 MB

Having twelve kids is crazy, even if your parents are Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt! Having a two hour podcast about twelve kids and their parents is even crazier. That's where Reel Rotten steps in with special guest Gina to break down the money making machine that was Cheaper by the Dozen (2003). They discuss everything from why the family can't afford a babysitter to why anyone on earth would possibly have twelve children. They do what no remotely decent parent would and rank the kids. L...

Episode #128 - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

March 02, 2022 00:28 - 151 MB

The only way to respect a movie with a ridiculously long name is to do a ridiculously long podcast! 

It is #Battison season and Reel Rotten with the help of returning favorite and #TeamJacob member Jessica Katsumis dive into the wild world that was Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1. 

 Nick, Stephen, Jessica and Kyle delve deep into Twilight lore and weirdest parts of this slow, awkward, and super horny movie. Later, they reveal their Top 5 Young Adult Franchises, pitch their own YA franchi...

Episode #127 - Crossroads

February 15, 2022 17:40 - 138 MB

It's Britney, bitch... in a movie! Bone Thugs-n-Harmony predicted it, and it came true. Recurring (and favorite) special guest, Rachael, returns for the 5th Annual Reel Rotten Valentines episode, diving into the best Britney Spears movie of all time, Crossroads (2002). Nick, Stephen, and Rachael discuss everything from the best Lunchables to Shonda Rhimes' star power. Later, they rank their Top 5 favorite Britney Spears songs and each pitch a Crossroads reboot. Shut up and listen up! Subs...

Episode #126 - Kung Pow: Enter the Fist

February 01, 2022 21:04 - 99.3 MB

I am a magician... this podcast is BACK! 

Reel Rotten returns with an all-timer, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002). In their most giggly episode yet, Nick and Stephen recite Kung Pow quotes back and forth for what seems like forever in honor of its 20th anniversary. 

Later, They reveal their Top 5 “chosen one” characters, pitch their same title different movies, discuss Willem Dafoe and much more! Shut up and listen up! Subscribe & Follow us! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oZ5Nv6...

Episode #125 - Trapped in Paradise

January 10, 2022 22:07 - 94.7 MB

The year of 2021 has finally ended and along with that, our year in the Cage! For our final Nic Cage podcast of the year, we did the Christmas "classic,” Trapped in Paradise (1994). Never heard of it? Well it sounds like you have a happy and fulfilling life, NOT! 

In this episode, the guys and producer Brittany discuss everything from this movie's insane director, to their favorite Christmas sweaters. Later, they reveal their Nicolas Cage Top 5 films and pitch their own ideas for a Christ...

Episode #124 - Pearl Harbor

December 13, 2021 23:40 - 142 MB

Pearl Harbor. One of the darkest days in American history…. No better way to commemorate this moment in history than to give Michael Bay and Ben Affleck hundreds of millions of dollars! In this episode, Reel Rotten dives in to an ensemble dumpster fire, Pearl Harbor (2001). The star power wasted in this “blockbuster” might have been more tragic than the actual event itself. The RR Crew discuss everything that's wrong with Pearl Harbor, their Top 5 Michael Bay movies, and how to make it fre...

Episode #123 - Dutch

December 06, 2021 23:57 - 101 MB

We've done it. 2 episodes in one day! We've ALSO recorded what will be the least listened to podcast that we ever create. The guys have been waiting literal years to do this and what better time than the 30th year anniversary, it's #dutchsgiving! Dutch (1991) starring Ed O'Neil and Ethan Embry is a forgotten Thanksgiving classic, but one that Nick and Stephen will remember forever. Without any help whatsoever, the boys tackle this bizarre John Hughes road trip movie with everything from t...

Episode #122 - Bangkok Dangerous

December 06, 2021 23:57 - 98.5 MB

What happens when you cross Nic Cage, Reel Rotten, in November? A celebration unlike any other. No podcast celebrates #nickvember like Reel Rotten (because no other podcast celebrates Nickvember) and for this episode they brought in the Nic Cage assassin sniper rifle himself, Zac Dubuc to dive in to Bangkok Dangerous (2008). In what turned out to be the worst Nic Cage movie in this Year, the guys and Zac dig into the worst hitman in history, the top Nicks of hollywood, and pitch their own "...

Episode #121 - 13 Ghosts

November 10, 2021 20:07 - 98.3 MB

What's better than 12 ghosts??? A bakers dozen! 

 For all those missing Spooktober, here's a little treat for you. No tricks involved! Join us for part one of our is this Ghost Ship or Thirteen Ghosts series (part one next year). In this episode, Reel Rotten with guest producer, Brittany, breaks down why Thirteen Ghosts (2001) is just too many ghosts. Later Nick, Stephen and Brittney reveal their Top 5 movies with “13” in the title, debut a new segment, “Pitching to Paredes” and Nick spook...

Episode #120 - The Wicker Man

October 28, 2021 22:50 - 120 MB

What do you get when you cross The Year of Cage and Spooktober? You get screams, over-acting, and BEES! Host Nick Lyon’s least favorite month is upon us and the best way to celebrate is with a Nic Cage WTF-athon brought to you by The Wicker Man (2006). 

The guys along with new favorite guest Adam dive deep into the bees and break down exactly what did and did not work in this 2006 remake of a 70s cult horror classic. Just as Nic Cage was inspired by Johnny Ramone to make this film, the guys...

Episode #119 - The Wedding Planner

October 12, 2021 17:13 - 128 MB

Summer of Sick may be over, but wedding season has just begun! Our producer Kyle recently got married, to his one true love AND returning guest, Jessica! But before they exchange vows, they need to plan their wedding. Reel Rotten had someone perfect in mind! In this week’s episode, we dive in to The Wedding Planner (2001). The RR crew talks JLO, McConaughey having the worst hair cut of his career, and fake Italian accents. Later, the guys compile their Top 5 JLO moments of all time, whil...

Episode #118 - G Force

October 08, 2021 03:10 - 96.4 MB

The Summer of Sick is over and we're as upset as you are. Partly because we've been busy and not able to get as sick as we wanted and partly because people are getting sick again, but there's good news. We found the cure (to boredom) and it's the movie G Force (2009) about guinea pigs who are specially trained spies and it's fucking incredible. In this episode, The Reel Rotten crew get into Top 5 spy movies (with a bonus top 3), they talk about a TOP TEN Nicolas Cage performance, and Steph...

Episode #117 - Haunted Mansion

August 11, 2021 03:22 - 116 MB

Summer of (making ourselves) Sick continues with our second Eddie Murphy movie of the year, The Haunted Mansion. This Disney ride made into a movie came out the same year as Pirates of the Caribbean and they could not be more different.  Reel Rotten gets into everything from the almost versions of the film, to what type of ghosts they would be. Later, Nick & Stephen do their top 5 favorite Disneyland rides, with the help of actual expert Eric Manlove. They pitch their own movies they would ...

Episode #116 - Ghost Rider

July 20, 2021 18:06 - 96.8 MB

The Summer of Sick wrapped in the Year of Cage rolls on and nothing has ever been as extreme or as Nic Cage as Ghost Rider. Cage playing an impossible to kill motorcycle rider that doesn't drink, loves eat jelly beans, and laughs like an insane person at monkey videos is something you'll never forget. The best part is, he's been dreaming of being Johnny Blaze his whole life... We're just glad that Marvel let this movie happen before deciding to only make good movies.

Episode #115 - After Earth

June 21, 2021 17:14 - 115 MB

Happy Father's Day to all the emotionless fathers that force their sons to: A) Act in movies and B) Fight monsters that smell your fear…. We can relate! 

That's right, Reel Rotten is heading into the world's weirdest Venn Diagram where Will Smith & M. Night Shymalan combine and form After Earth (2013). A very bad movie that Nick, Stephen and special returning guest (AND NEW FATHER) Ted, get all the way into. The boys talk everything from how Ted would handle movie child situations, to wha...

Episode #114 - The Woman in the Window

June 16, 2021 02:22 - 98.3 MB

We've all been drunk, alone and staring at our neighbors so much this year that it's about damn time we celebrate it! Reel Rotten along with Amy Adams (she's not there) break down the long journey of The Woman in the Window (2021) and how a movie with an insanely talented cast can still be so so bad. The movie was 26% when this podcast was recorded and now it's at 25%, that's the power of an unreleased podcast folks! Hear Kyle discover the twists of the movie in real time as he watches, th...

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