Brette Morningstar is back yet again, and this time we're talking about Joe Dante's 1998 misunderstood classic Small Soldiers! We talk about its satirical elements and how the movie's production and marketing actually seem to (probably unintentionally) reflect what the film was saying. You'll also hear about our experiences seeing the movie when it first came out, our thoughts on children's media in general, and why parents and corporations alike really don't give kids enough credit. 

(sings) WHAT IS LOVE? Admit it, you just started bobbing your head to the beat of Haddaway. So while you're partying, join Emma Sherr-Ziarko (of the awesome Pairing Podcast) and me while we dish on the 1998 SNL comedy A Night at the Roxbury! We discuss the infectious soundtrack, the hilarious cast, and its place in the pantheon of SNL movies (among a bunch of other topics, of course)!

Riddle me this! What happens when Adrienne Clark makes her third appearance on the show to discuss the divisive 1995 blockbuster Batman Forever? We cover just about every aspect of this campy, colorful e. nigma of a film, from its incredibly distinct visual style to  to the behind-the-scenes drama to the AWESOME soundtrack and much more! You'll even get to hear each of our own Batman voices, so this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss!

Brette Morningstar is back on the show to discuss the 1996 Dark Horse comic adaptation Barb Wire! We talk about Pamela Anderson's cultural significance, the evolution of comic book movies from the '90s to present day, and against all odds (and logic, you might say) even manage to tie influences from Wong Kar-wai to Jean-Luc Godard into our appreciation of this film!

It's your lucky day, because in this special St. Patrick's day episode, Breanna Whipple (of the awesome HeavyHorror.com) and I are talking about the time everyone's favorite homicidal leprechaun went to Vegas! Join us as we discuss why this is our favorite movie in the series and also share some of our own Vegas memories. We even stumble upon a theory about how Se7en was really just a ripoff of this film, so you don't want to miss this one!

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In today's episode, we're talking about the 1990 horror anthology film Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, based on the TV series of the same name but also kind of based on Creepshow and therefore indirectly based on Tales from the Crypt...confusing? Well, hopefully my guest Evan Dean Shelton (of The Lurking Transmission, Weird Out Here, and Ritual Light and Sound podcasts) and I can help clear it up for you. Also: the film's NY punk connection, early '90s suburban surrealism, mummies, gargoyles, and more! You don't want to miss this one!

Adrienne Clark returns to the show to talk about the (in)famous 1995 Kevin Costner action epic Waterworld! Join us as we discuss the stunts (including the Universal Studios stunt show), the behind-the-scenes drama, the brilliance of Dennis Hopper, and much more! And if you want to turn this episode into a drinking game, take a shot every time one of us says "Mad Max." But seriously, don't, because you'll get alcohol poisoning, and I don't want to be responsible for that.

Everything before this is mere child's play, because today we're talking about Bride of Chucky! Join my special guest Kim and me as we gush over this wonderful little horror-comedy about killer dolls hitching a ride to Jersey (where else?). We also touch upon the ever divisive topic of the self-aware horror of the '90s in general as well as plenty of other tangents you won't want to miss here (not the least of which is a movie about kung fu kangaroos!).

In this episode, guest Dan Dobro and I discuss the 1997 live-action Disney comedy that's at once sillier, weirder, and more clever than you probably remember, George of the Jungle! Find out why we think this movie was maybe even a bit transgressive for a children's film of its time, but don't worry, we still also take the time to appreciate a good tripping-face-first-into-poop joke.

In this episode, we're discussing Adam Rifkin's The Dark Backward, a surreal freak show of a film that deserves a LOT more attention than it gets. Truly a cult movie in search of a cult. Join Brette and me as we dive deep into the appeal of this forgotten oddity and also go off on tangents about the nature of cult films in general, as well as various side topics including Nicktoons, critics, and of course, Bill Paxton!