DeGen Cinema Podcast

DeGen Cinema Podcast

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DeGen Cinema Podcast episodes

  • Bad Santa (2003) | Being Drunk Santa for Halloween

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just got back from the North Pole, which is the clever name of a strip club, and are ready to keep Xmas going with 'Bad Santa.' Bombay opens the proceedings by recalling the time he slapped on a Santa suit for Halloween and got more than he bargained for from rowdy drunk girls. Then the guys leave Christmas cheer in the chimney as they discuss one of the great dark comedies of the century, which found an audience despite being marketed as a standard slapstick affair. Headlined by Billy Bob Thornton's committed performance — that was achieved by being method drunk throughout the majority of shooting — the movie finds the sweet spot of relaying the hijinks of a no-good thief while also somehow capturing the spirit of Christmas at the end. Most may remember the "emotional cripple" Santa, but it's the comedic work of Bernie Mac, and the always reliable John Ritter that helps elevate this to a holiday classic. Check out the episode and we promise "you ain't gonna s**t right for a week." 

    1 hr 10 min
  • Tangerine (2015) | Donut Shop Crime Lairs

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just got out after 28 days in lock up so they can talk about Sean Baker's Christmas classic, 'Tangerine.' To embody the freneticism of the film, Andy kicks things off with a story from his days of conducting illegal business at a Dunkin Donuts. Then the boys discuss a movie that originally gained buzz for being filmed entirely on an iPhone 5s, but quickly transcended that gimmick to become requisite degenerate holiday viewing. By using a mix of non-actors, unknowns, and a few adult film stars, the movie is able to not only nail the true inner-workings of streetwalkers, but also the day of an immigrant cab driver and other denizens of the Hollywood area. Starring two transgender performers who navigate their neighborhood with manic propulsion, Baker's movie stops for countless comedic moments that are snapshots into the lives of the marginalized people who occupy this area. The opening dialogue starts with "Merry Christmas, bitch," and the closing shot touchingly ends with an image that embodies the true spirit of the holidays. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • The Social Network (2010) | Hooking Up With Sorority Girls...Kinda

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay take time out from rowing crew to talk about David Fincher's masterpiece, 'The Social Network.' The Harvard-based movie reminds Bombay of his college years when he lived behind a sorority which led to a couple great late night meet ups, and one particularly embarrassing one. Then the guys dive into a blistering courtroom drama that is enthralling because it's filmed more like an action movie than a biopic/character study. Fincher's sepia-toned examination of the website that forever changed everyone's own social networks, is a tale overstuffed with entitled jerks. Headlined by Jesse Eisenberg's nebbish portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, it's Andrew Garfield's turn as his lawyer'd up jilted ex partner; and friend, that steals the show. All of this takes place with the soothing score from Trent Reznor that pulsates throughout. You won't regret listening to this episode while you sit on someone's shoulders and call yourselves tall. 

    1 hr 19 min
  • Good Time (2017) | Trying to Bail Your Friends Out of Jail

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay take a couple Xannie bars to try and chill out before discussing one of the most stress-inducing films of this century, 'Good Time.' Andy gets us started with a tragically hilarious tale of a friend who had the worst day imaginable that kept on getting worse and led to him being behind bars, as Andy worked desperately to get bail money together to free him before the long weekend. Then the boys talk about a true degenerate masterpiece that is elevated by a career-defining performance from Robert Pattinson, as agent of chaos Connie who wreaks havoc on the unsuspecting people of Queens. Director and co-star Benny Safdie turns in a touching performance as his gentle giant brother, and Jennifer Jason Leigh embodies the spoiled, BPD daughter of wealthy Manhattan family, but it's Buddy Duress who earns co-star MVP honors as the screw up career criminal who can't go several hours without avoiding life-ruining circumstances. This film catapulted the Safdies into the mainstream, as they employed their cinema veritas techniques by using non-actors who are very much emblematic of New York City. So sit down, relax, and enjoy an episode filled with improvised lunacy, as we swap stories and talk about a movie that belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Degen Cinema. 

    1 hr 37 min
  • Sin City (2005) | Getting BJs Behind Dumpsters at Bars

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just got back from seeing the girls of Old Town before sitting down to discuss 'Sin City.' Bombay starts off the episode with one of his dirtiest stories yet, as he tells about the time he had a rendezvous with a married woman at a bar, and then keeping with the episodic nature of the movie, Andy makes it a two-for-one story episode by talking about his own wild run-in at a bar with a very upset cop. Then the fellas look at a visually stunning hard boiled genre masterclass. A movie that is one of the most faithful comic book adaptations ever committed to celluloid, and has us yearning for the days when studios assembled powerhouse casts for hard R-rated fare. Besides the wonderful turns from main characters played by Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, and a pre-'The Wrestler' Mickey Rourke, this film is bolstered by committed small roles from acting genre legends such as Powers Booth, and Rutger Hauer. The cherry on top of this visual feast are the tough as nails female characters played by Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, Brittany Murphy, and the ever-underrated Carla Gugino. This is an episode that's worth dying for, worth killing for, and worth going to hell for.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Snatch (2000) | Drinking & Gambling in Video Stores

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just returned from an unlicensed boxing match to talk about one of the decade's most rewatchable movies, 'Snatch.' Andy kicks things off with a tale from high school  about his local video store that involved drinking, gambling, and marital affairs. Then the guys look at the film that broke Guy Ritchie on this side of the pond. Featuring a pikey-talking Brad Pitt who is mostly shirtless, and a pre-fame Jason Statham who puts his comedic chops on display, the movie is packed with hilarious moments and characters, but also punctuated with multiple dark moments. It's the perfect balance of tone and Tarantino-esque dialogue that Ritchie would struggle to truly duplicate for the rest of his career. There's broken caravans, squeaking daggs, hungry pigs, and a bevy of inept gangsters all trying to swindle each other in a hurricane of hilarity. 

    1 hr 9 min
  • American Psycho (2000) | How to Cheer Up At Abortion Clinics

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay just back back from returning videotapes so they can talk about the sickly hilarious satirical classic, 'American Psycho.' Andy starts the episode off on a downer, and recalls the sad/unique circumstances that led him to reading the novel the movie is based on for the first time. Then the fellas try to impress the hookers they hired by showing off their film knowledge, and discuss this comedy that very much has horror roots. Original marketing may have been a little misleading in conveying the tone of the movie, but the lead star-turning performance from Christian Bale (who seems as if he was auditioning for a Bruce Wayne-type) was undeniable from the beginning. The film features dialogue with the typical existential disconnectedness found in many of Bret Easton Ellis's works depicting upper class malaise, but the way Bale's Patrick Bateman details his exhausting health and skincare routine, and then watches himself in the mirror during threeways helped the character become truly iconic. Much like a Friday night reservation at Dorsia, you won't want to miss this episode. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • The Blair Witch Project (1999) | A Terrifying First Date

    Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay spend time staring into the corner before wrapping up Spooky Season with the bone chilling horror classic 'The Blair Witch Project.' Andy kicks things off by talking about how he accidentally traumatized a first date by first bringing her to see a sequel in this franchise, and then to an actual haunted house. Then the boys turn on their nightlights to keep the spooky ghosts away as they discuss a movie that was not only a game changer for found footage, but revolutionized the horror genre. Featuring unscripted dialogue from unknown actors, the movie punctured the pop culture Zeitgeist in the early days of the internet with a marketing campaign that insisted the footage was real. The amateur nature of the filming approach resulted in a movie that struck at viewers' most primal fears. Even the most initiated horror fans were left unsettled by the thought of a faceless demon waiting to show why you should be afraid of the dark, and very afraid of the woods. Before listening, the hosts want you to say they are sorry to Andy's mom, and Bombay's mom ... and are so so sorry for everything that happened. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Taxi Driver (1976) w. Rapper Mage from Freewill

    A special guest is on to talk about a special movie, as degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay are joined by rapper Mage of Freewill — who had a lot of bad ideas in his head to talk about Martin Scorsese's masterpiece 'Taxi Driver.' While discussing the brilliance of the filmmaking, Mage tells a story about the time he almost got arrested for guerilla-filmmaking a music video in Atlanta. On this ep, the boys get heavy into the machinations of a movie they regard as a degen tentpole. Of course they go over Robert De Niro's iconic performance, which may be his career-best, and is bolstered by wonderful supporting turns from a pimped-out Harvey Keitel, a manic Scorsese, a teenage Jodie Foster, and a grimey role from the dad from 'Everybody Loves Raymond' (Peter Boyle). Not to mention an enchanting performance from Cybill Shepherd whose beauty jumps off the screen even while going on what is possibly the worst first date. All those talents are able to come together in one of the scuzziest New York films that beautifully captures the filth of the era. 
    Check out more from Freewill and Pre-Save their new album, Influencer Dead, out November 22, 2024 on all streaming platforms:

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    1 hr 4 min
  • From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) w. Burlesque Dancer Stiletto Thunderkiss

    Burlesque dancer and horror movie podcaster Noelle, known professionally as Stiletto Thunderkiss, joins Brandon Bombay this week to talk about one of the most fun horror/action movies of all-time, 'From Dusk Till Dawn.' They start things off by talking about skeezy strip clubs reminiscent of the Titty Twister depicted in the film, and Noelle recalls a time when she used to cause trouble while working at a club frequented by bikers. Then the two dive into how the tone-shifting genre movie is elevated by great performances including a surprisingly subdued Harvey Keitel, and a movie-star making role from George Clooney. Naturally, that leads to discussing how smolderingly hot Clooney, Juliette Lewis, and Salma Hayek are in their performances. Noelle offers some insight into Hayek's iconic dance, and tells about a time a customer made a peculiar request that was reminiscent of that sultry dance. All that plus plenty of horror talk, and other hilarious stories on this special Spooky Sleazon episode. 

    1 hr 10 min

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A podcast that blends film discussion with personal stories of degenerate behavior. It's the Podcast For F***ed Up Movie Lovers.