Episode 136 - Mystery Men
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week’s episode, the gang not only welcomes back Josh from The VHS Files Podcast but podcaster extraordinaire., Nate Simmons. This super team assembles to discuss 1999’s superhero/comedy - Mystery Men. What do you get when you mix a first-time movie director and some of the funniest comedians of the 90’s? Well, if the box office is any indication, a huge flop! The boys are ready to breakdown this hidden gem and see if the absurdhist humor and comic book satire work better in 2022. Was Mystery Men ahead of it’s time? Can an entire film of improvisation and leftover sets from Batman & Robin stand out against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Download and find out!
Timestamps: Intro - (0:57), Comic Book Discussion - (4:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (21:40), Behind the Camera - (28:02), In Front of the Camera - (37:19), Production and Development - (54:50), Commercial Break - (62:41), Mystery Men Discussion - (65:03), Is it a bomb? - (124:16), Breaking Brad News - (137:32), Listener Suggestion - (139:14), and Outro - (145:38)
Mystery is directed by Kinka Usher and stars Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, WIlliam H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlnai, and Tom Waits.
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AIPT Comics - AIPT Comics on Apple Podcasts
Oh! That’s a Scary Movie - Oh! That's A Scary Movie on Apple Podcasts
The Silver Linings Playlist - The Silver Linings Playlist on Apple Podcasts
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.
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week’s episode, the gang not only welcomes back Josh from The VHS Files Podcast but podcaster extraordinaire., Nate Simmons. This super team assembles to discuss 1999’s superhero/comedy - Mystery Men. What do you get when you mix a first-time movie director and some of the funniest comedians of the 90’s? Well, if the box office is any indication, a huge flop! The boys are ready to breakdown this hidden gem and see if the absurdhist humor and comic book satire work better in 2022. Was Mystery Men ahead of it’s time? Can an entire film of improvisation and leftover sets from Batman & Robin stand out against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Download and find out!
Timestamps: Intro - (0:57), Comic Book Discussion - (4:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (21:40), Behind the Camera - (28:02), In Front of the Camera - (37:19), Production and Development - (54:50), Commercial Break - (62:41), Mystery Men Discussion - (65:03), Is it a bomb? - (124:16), Breaking Brad News - (137:32), Listener Suggestion - (139:14), and Outro - (145:38)
Mystery is directed by Kinka Usher and stars Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, WIlliam H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlnai, and Tom Waits.
Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.
Be sure you subscribe to Nate’s numerous podcasts:
AIPT Comics - AIPT Comics on Apple Podcasts
Oh! That’s a Scary Movie - Oh! That's A Scary Movie on Apple Podcasts
The Silver Linings Playlist - The Silver Linings Playlist on Apple Podcasts
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.
Episode 135 - Stone Cold (1991)
On this week’s episode of Not a Bomb, the gang throws on their leather chaps and hops on their Harleys as they discuss the under-seen, underappreciated 1991 action film - Stone Cold. This little slice of mayhem stars one of football’s most controversial players turned actor, Brian “The Boz” Bosworth! Stone Cold is the most 80’s action film released in the early 90’s. Since we are dangerously close to Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema territory, it is only fitting that we welcome back Sammy from the GGTMC. Folks, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie right now. It will completely change your life.
Timestamps: Intro - (1:16), “The Boz” Discussion - (5:52), Box Office and Critical Response - (16:30), Behind the Camera - (20:10), In Front of the Camera - (30:00), Commercial Break - (47:31), Stone Cold Discussion - (49:38), Is it a Bomb? - (97:14), Listener Feedback - (98:36), and Outro - (115:07)
Stone Cold is directed by Craig R. Baxley and stars Brian Bosworth, William Forsythe, Lance Henriksen, Arabella Holzbog, Sam McMurray, Richard Gant, Evan James, and Paulo Tocha.
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.
If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.
On this week’s episode of Not a Bomb, the gang throws on their leather chaps and hops on their Harleys as they discuss the under-seen, underappreciated 1991 action film - Stone Cold. This little slice of mayhem stars one of football’s most controversial players turned actor, Brian “The Boz” Bosworth! Stone Cold is the most 80’s action film released in the early 90’s. Since we are dangerously close to Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema territory, it is only fitting that we welcome back Sammy from the GGTMC. Folks, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie right now. It will completely change your life.
Timestamps: Intro - (1:16), “The Boz” Discussion - (5:52), Box Office and Critical Response - (16:30), Behind the Camera - (20:10), In Front of the Camera - (30:00), Commercial Break - (47:31), Stone Cold Discussion - (49:38), Is it a Bomb? - (97:14), Listener Feedback - (98:36), and Outro - (115:07)
Stone Cold is directed by Craig R. Baxley and stars Brian Bosworth, William Forsythe, Lance Henriksen, Arabella Holzbog, Sam McMurray, Richard Gant, Evan James, and Paulo Tocha.
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.
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Episode 134 - Staying Alive
On the first episode of 2023, the gang is ringing in the new year with a discussion of one of the worst sequels of all time - Staying Alive. Of course, when you’re talking Staying Alive, you must discuss the seminal 1977 film - Saturday Night Fever. The guys couldn’t start of the new year alone, so they welcome back one of the hosts of the Watch/Skip+ Podcast, Jose. Is Staying Alive one of the worst sequels of all time? Does a film directed by Rocky Balboa and staring Vinnie Barbarino deserve a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes? Can you guess who hated it the most? (Spoiler - I bet you’re wrong!)
Timestamps: Intro - (0:55), Saturday Night Fever Discussion - (4:04), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (49:33), Behind the Camera - (53:24), In Front of the Camera - (68:29), Production and Development -(75:50), Commercial Break - (80:55), Staying Alive Discussion- (82:43), Is It a bomb? - (122:30), Listener Feedback - (123:39), Outro - (129:27)
Staying Alive is directed by Sylvester Stallone and stars John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, FInola Hughes, Joyce Hyser, Julie Bovasso, Vitktor Manoel, and Kevyn Morrow.
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.
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On the first episode of 2023, the gang is ringing in the new year with a discussion of one of the worst sequels of all time - Staying Alive. Of course, when you’re talking Staying Alive, you must discuss the seminal 1977 film - Saturday Night Fever. The guys couldn’t start of the new year alone, so they welcome back one of the hosts of the Watch/Skip+ Podcast, Jose. Is Staying Alive one of the worst sequels of all time? Does a film directed by Rocky Balboa and staring Vinnie Barbarino deserve a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes? Can you guess who hated it the most? (Spoiler - I bet you’re wrong!)
Timestamps: Intro - (0:55), Saturday Night Fever Discussion - (4:04), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (49:33), Behind the Camera - (53:24), In Front of the Camera - (68:29), Production and Development -(75:50), Commercial Break - (80:55), Staying Alive Discussion- (82:43), Is It a bomb? - (122:30), Listener Feedback - (123:39), Outro - (129:27)
Staying Alive is directed by Sylvester Stallone and stars John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, FInola Hughes, Joyce Hyser, Julie Bovasso, Vitktor Manoel, and Kevyn Morrow.
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.
If you want to hear more of Watch/Skip+, make sure you subscribe to here - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor.