Latest Sixteencandles Podcast Episodes
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - July 10, 2024 05:54 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsAfter his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin into the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle he has ever been involved...
Invictus (2009)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - July 03, 2024 03:19 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDick Ebert and Gene Lyons break down the 2009 Oscar hopeful starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. After his 27-year imprisonment and subsequent election as President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela faced the task of unifying a country divided by race. Only months after the end of Apartheid, di...
The Return of The Living Dead (1985)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - June 27, 2024 20:40 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIn today's zombie-saturated entertainment landscape, it's hard to believe there was a time when movie zombies actually ate brains, couldn't be killed and liked to show their boobs. We're taking you back to 1985 for Dan O'Bannon's "The Return of The Living Dead." Listener Kevin commissioned thi...
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - June 21, 2024 16:35 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsA comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Bl...
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - June 12, 2024 23:41 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsGene Lyons and The King Bee became friends in 1995. Two years later, "The Long Kiss Goodnight" was released on VHS, capturing the heart of a young King Bee who spent the next three decades trying to convince Gene to watch it. For his 44th birthday, Gene was treated to a pizza and a spot on The...
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) - Worth the Rewatch?
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - June 11, 2024 06:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsJason and Dee are joined by Dayton Johnson of the Docking Bay 77 Podcast, Jeff Johnson of the A Film By... Podcast, and David Wright of the Apples & Oranges Podcast. Tune in as they discuss Star Wars The Phantom Menace. What works? What does not work? What could be done to fix it? Is it worth t...
Ordinary People (1980)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - June 06, 2024 01:24 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHonestly, when listener Eric commissioned "Ordinary People," we were worried the episode would be dry, academic and morose. Instead, this 1980 Oscar winner led to uncontrollable laughs. The quality certainly is there: A Robert Redford-directed drama starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979): Is It Worth A Rewatch?
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - June 04, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsBoldly go where no podcast has gone before with hosts Jason and Dee from the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast, joined by special guest Jeff Johnson from the "A Film By" podcast and Star Trek expert Chuck Bryan. In this stellar episode, they embark on an in-depth exploration of the 1979 clas...
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - May 30, 2024 00:25 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsOne Shat host is a social justice warrior. The other hates Mel Brooks movies. So "Blazing Saddles" seemed doomed from the start. But there's magic in Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little and the old frontier. Listener Ed took Shat The Movies way back to 1974 for this satirical Western that Gene Lyons a...
Top 5 Songs of 1989
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - May 28, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsGet ready to go back in time to the year 1989 with hosts Jason and Dee of the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast as they tickle your ears with the best audio delights of that year! Its business in the front and party in the back in this special episode as Jason and Dee will take you back to t...
PCU (1994)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - May 21, 2024 19:54 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIs "PCU" hard to find because it crossed a line or because it's just not a very good movie? Listener Jeff from Nebraska commissioned the Shat Crew to uncover the truth for his 40th birthday. In a lot of ways, PCU is your typical '90s college movie. The university president is trying to shut do...
The Cars "Heartbeat City" (1984): Track by Track!
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - May 21, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsWelcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where Jason and Dee take you on a deep dive into the iconic sounds of The Cars' best album of the 80s, "Heartbeat City." Join us as we dissect each song track by track, exploring the rich history, the profound impact, and the captivating stor...
La Bamba (1987)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - May 16, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsA lot's changed since 1987: Biopics are much more common (and darker). Chicano artists are more mainstream, and Lou Diamond Phillips is a household name. So we acknowledge "La Bamba' was groundbreaking ... and not very good. Listener Mark C. commissioned this episode and the upcoming "America...
Bryan Adams "Reckless" (1984): Track by Track!
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - May 14, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsJoin hosts Dee and Jason on a musical journey through the iconic career of Bryan Adams as they dive into his career-defining album, "Reckless," on the latest episode of "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast. Get ready to rock as we explore the stories behind each track on this timeless album. F...
Desperado (1995)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - May 08, 2024 23:14 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsRobert Rodriguez blew minds when he created "El Mariachi" for $7,000. The sequel added a brooding Antonio Banderas and sizzling Salma Hayek to rack up $58 million worldwide. But was "Desperado" actually good? If you're looking for cool cameos, hot sex scenes, bloody bar fights and a strong fe...
Gremlins ('84) vs. Ghostbusters ('84) [Episode 2]
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - May 07, 2024 08:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsStep back in time to the summer of 1984, where the airwaves were filled with Ray Parker's infectious hit, "Ghostbusters," and every corner of the mall was adorned with Ghostbusters merchandise. Join hosts Jason Colvin and Dee Graves for part 2 of their exploration into the iconic films Ghostbust...
Krush Groove (1985)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - April 30, 2024 23:49 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratings"Krush Groove" is the sort of '80s oddity that can't quite be categorized. Is it a musical? A comedy? A collection of music videos with dialogue sprinkled in between? This time capsule captured rap's infancy and changed the way Big D speaks. This week's episode, commissioned by listener David ...
Ghostbusters ('84) vs. Gremlins ('84)
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 30, 2024 08:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsJoin hosts Jason Colvin and Dee Graves as they embark on a thrilling journey into the captivating world of cinema with a deep dive into the making of the iconic movies Ghostbusters and Gremlins. On June 8, 1984, audiences were treated to a double delight as two of the greatest comedy/horror fi...
Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - April 25, 2024 22:50 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsJohn Candy is the kind of guy you want as your uncle, your travel buddy or your best friend. But does he work as a private investigator cracking a complicated kidnapping? "Who's Harry Crumb?" rolled the dice to find out. Falling somewhere between "Fletch" and "Ace Ventura," this 1989 comedy wa...
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994): What the Heck Happened?
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 23, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsJoin hosts Jason and Dee from the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast, alongside special guest Jeff Johnson from the "A Film By" podcast, as they embark on a wild and comedic journey through the much-maligned sequel, "Beverly Hills Cop III". In this episode, the trio fearlessly tackles the pr...
The King of Comedy (1983)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - April 18, 2024 23:04 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWhen people think DeNiro and Scorsese, it's generally mob hits or boxing rings. But 1983's "The King of Comedy" is an often-overlooked exploration of television fame that shows just how funny, dark and thought-provoking the actor-director pair can be in any genre. Listener Charlie in L.A., who...
Jaws 3-D (1983): What the Heck Happened?
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 16, 2024 05:05 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsJoin hosts Jason and Dee from the "Surely You Can't Be Serious" podcast as they dive deep into the depths of cinematic infamy with special guest Jeff Johnson from the "A Film By" podcast. Together, they embark on an uproarious journey through the murky waters of the much-maligned sequel, "Jaws 3...
Cabin Boy (1994)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - April 09, 2024 22:42 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsOnce upon a time, there was a movie about an unlikeable fancy lad joining the unlikeable crew of a ship called The Filthy Whore after David Letterman tried to sell him a monkey, but at least it had Tim Burton as the director. Until it didn't. This week, Shat The Movies brings you "Cabin Boy," ...
Wham! "Make It Big" (1984): Track by Track!
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 09, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsWelcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee delve deep into the realms of music nostalgia, dissecting iconic albums and the stories behind them. In this episode, join us on a journey back to the 1980s as we shine a spotlight on one of the era's most beloved po...
Hardbodies (1984)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - April 05, 2024 12:29 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsShat The Movies was made for movies like "Hardbodies," a motion picture originally planned for the Playboy Channel but released in theaters because America needed boobs. This 1985 skin flick has all the tropes you'd expect: women in bikinis, beach parties, waterbeds and cheesy lines. But "Hard...
Tears For Fears "Songs from the Big Chair" (1985): Track by Track!
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - April 02, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsWelcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee take a deep dive into the music that shaped our lives. In this episode, we're dissecting the iconic Tears for Fears album "Songs from the Big Chair." Join us as we unravel the layers of each track, exploring the gen...
Let It Ride (1989)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - March 30, 2024 02:36 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratings"Let It Ride" is a 1989 comedy starring Richard Dreyfuss as Jay Trotter, a perpetually unlucky gambler who, after overhearing a tip about a longshot horse, decides to bet all his savings on it. As Jay's luck suddenly turns around, he finds himself on an exhilarating winning streak at the racetra...
"The Karate Kid" (1984) vs. "The Last Dragon" (1985): Part 2
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 26, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsWelcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of classic karate movies from the mid-eighties. In this episode, they're pitting two iconic films against each other: "The Karate Kid" and "The Last Dragon." Join Jason and Dee as they disse...
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review - March 20, 2024 06:57 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDiscussing race in America is never easy, and it was even harder in 1989 when Spike Lee released "Do The Right Thing," a film filled with ambiguity, tension and Rosie Perez dancing. This supersized episode, commissioned by listener Grant Leisure, compelled the Shat Crew to take a hard look at ...
"The Karate Kid" (1984) vs. "The Last Dragon" (1985): Part 1
Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast - March 19, 2024 05:05 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsWelcome to "Surely You Can't Be Serious," the podcast where hosts Jason and Dee dive deep into the world of classic karate movies from the mid-eighties. In this episode, they're pitting two iconic films against each other: "The Karate Kid" and "The Last Dragon." Join Jason and Dee as they disse...
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