Episode 111 - Chuck Norris Double Feature (Sidekicks & Top Dog)
Did you know Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise? Or how about this. Did you know Chuck Norris can drown a fish?
That’s right! Chuck Norris makes his debut on Not a Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of cinema’s biggest bombs. This week, we discuss two of the most unique Norris films - 1992/1993’s Sidekicks and 1995’s Top Dog. Not A Bomb welcomes back fan favorite - Jose! Chuck Norris, like many 80’s icons, had a difficult transition into the 90’s which makes discussing these two films so fascinating. Listen as the guys discuss Mattress Mac, Gi Sniffers, pornography, and dog pronouns.
And never forget, Walker told me I have AIDS.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:48)
Chuck Norris Talk - (3:00)
Sidekicks
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (31:06), Movie Guide - (33:30), Behind the Camera - (37:20), In Front of the Camera - (47:16), Discussion - (55:48) and Is it a Bomb? - (80:10)
Top Dog
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (82:06), Movie Guide - (86:00), Behind the Camera - (89:06), In Front of the Camera - (92:00), Discussion - (96:20) and Is it a Bomb? - (118:39)
Listener Feedback - (120:18)
Corrections! - (129:59)
Outro - (135:20)
Did you know Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise? Or how about this. Did you know Chuck Norris can drown a fish?
That’s right! Chuck Norris makes his debut on Not a Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of cinema’s biggest bombs. This week, we discuss two of the most unique Norris films - 1992/1993’s Sidekicks and 1995’s Top Dog. Not A Bomb welcomes back fan favorite - Jose! Chuck Norris, like many 80’s icons, had a difficult transition into the 90’s which makes discussing these two films so fascinating. Listen as the guys discuss Mattress Mac, Gi Sniffers, pornography, and dog pronouns.
And never forget, Walker told me I have AIDS.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:48)
Chuck Norris Talk - (3:00)
Sidekicks
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (31:06), Movie Guide - (33:30), Behind the Camera - (37:20), In Front of the Camera - (47:16), Discussion - (55:48) and Is it a Bomb? - (80:10)
Top Dog
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (82:06), Movie Guide - (86:00), Behind the Camera - (89:06), In Front of the Camera - (92:00), Discussion - (96:20) and Is it a Bomb? - (118:39)
Listener Feedback - (120:18)
Corrections! - (129:59)
Outro - (135:20)
Episode 110 - The Rocketeer
What’s up, Bomb Squad and welcome back to the Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad welcome their good friend and Lothar expert - Charlie. The episode is definitely a love letter to one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1991’s The Rocketeer. Noted for its amazing cast, stellar movie poster, and some of the greatest 1930’s slang, The Rocketeer is what a summer blockbuster movie should be!
Timestamps:
Intro - (1:00)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:25)
Behind the Camera - (16:17)
In Front of the Camera - (26:28)
Production & Development - (43:38)
The Rocketeer Discussion - (49:49)
Is it a bomb? - (102:05)
Listener Feedback - (106:08)
Outro - (120:25)
The Rocketeer is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
And as always, thanks for listening!
What’s up, Bomb Squad and welcome back to the Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad welcome their good friend and Lothar expert - Charlie. The episode is definitely a love letter to one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1991’s The Rocketeer. Noted for its amazing cast, stellar movie poster, and some of the greatest 1930’s slang, The Rocketeer is what a summer blockbuster movie should be!
Timestamps:
Intro - (1:00)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:25)
Behind the Camera - (16:17)
In Front of the Camera - (26:28)
Production & Development - (43:38)
The Rocketeer Discussion - (49:49)
Is it a bomb? - (102:05)
Listener Feedback - (106:08)
Outro - (120:25)
The Rocketeer is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
And as always, thanks for listening!
Episode 109 - The Black Cauldron
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad discuss “the film that almost destroyed Walt Disney Animation” - The Black Cauldron. The 1985 dark fantasy adventure is noted as the most expensive animated film, at the time, and the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. All of this knowledge gets the guys thinking about why films bomb and what ingredients almost ensure your film is going to flop. Also, what the hell is a Gurgi?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:48)
Why do film bomb? - (2:28)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:04)
Behind the Camera - (21:40)
Voice Cast - (26:44)
Production & Development - (27:53)
The Black Cauldron Film Discussion - (40:45)
Is it a Bomb? - (82:14)
Outro - (97:18)
The Black Cauldron is directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich and stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthrone, Arthur Malet, Phil Fondacaro and John Hurt.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
And as always, thanks for listening!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad discuss “the film that almost destroyed Walt Disney Animation” - The Black Cauldron. The 1985 dark fantasy adventure is noted as the most expensive animated film, at the time, and the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. All of this knowledge gets the guys thinking about why films bomb and what ingredients almost ensure your film is going to flop. Also, what the hell is a Gurgi?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:48)
Why do film bomb? - (2:28)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:04)
Behind the Camera - (21:40)
Voice Cast - (26:44)
Production & Development - (27:53)
The Black Cauldron Film Discussion - (40:45)
Is it a Bomb? - (82:14)
Outro - (97:18)
The Black Cauldron is directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich and stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthrone, Arthur Malet, Phil Fondacaro and John Hurt.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
And as always, thanks for listening!