DeGen Cinema Podcast

DeGen Cinema Podcast

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DeGen Cinema Podcast episodes

  • Adventureland (2009) | Two for One Drink Nights Are Dangerous

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay get nostalgic while discussing one of the all-time great summer hang movies, 'Adventureland.' Bombay jump starts the convo by relating to the movie gang who get wasted on 2 for 1 Tuesday, and how he used to do the same at a martini bar in college. Then the guys talk about a wonderfully textured comedy that was hampered by a bad marketing campaign that tried to present it as the next 'Superbad' (same director). Bolstered by an incredible '80s soundtrack that features plenty of B-sides and hits you may have forgotten, the film is dripping with authentic nostalgia. Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, and even Ryan Reynolds pull off the trick of being both funny, yet grounded. Both this movie — and this episode — will have you yearning for the days at your dead end summer job where it was no big deal to eat weed cookies and sip Cuban rum while you're on the clock.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Collateral (2004) | Fighting With Crazy Cab Drivers

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay kick off Cruisemas in July with Michael Mann's moody L.A. thriller 'Collateral.' Bombay jump starts the convo by reminiscing about how shady cab drivers were in the pre-Uber years, and recalls a couple wild incidents dealing with cabbies in the city including one driver who tried to rip him off, and another who was far too wasted to be behind the wheel. Then the guys dive into how Tom Cruise was famously cast against type as the chilling hit man named Vincent, who seemed put on earth to do one thing: end people's lives. Naturally, that leads to comparisons into the real-life Cruise, and how in fulfilling his destiny of becoming the greatest movie star of his generation, he also picked up sets of skills that would allow him to kill people in real life if he ever chose. Perhaps Jamie Foxx was miscast as the listless yet meticulous cab driver, but he holds his own opposite Cruise who channeled his own icy drive to nail the role. With Mann at the helm it all adds up to a gorgeously shot film overflowing with mood — that acted as a calling card for the director's digital era. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • After Hours (1985) | Waking Up Broke & Stranded in NYC

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay grab one $20 bill and hail a yellow cab for a night on the town to discuss Martin Scorsese's 'After Hours.' Andy starts things off by telling us about the time he did his best impression of the movie, by losing his wallet while at a Yankees game with a dead cellphone. Along the way he met a girl — it ended horribly — and nearly fought strangers over a pack of discarded cigarettes all while wanting nothing more than to just finally make his way home. Then the boys jump into this '80s comedy classic that perfectly encapsulates the highs and crushing lows of winding up on an odyssey just to see a girl. A film that captures the frantic energy, and terrifying possibilities of leaving your house in '80s New York. It shows how chasing after a cool chick that seems too good to be true could have you squaring off against artsy types, and bizarre characters, and spiraling in Kafka-esque fashion. All for the chance to share just one tender moment with a wildly unhinged person who showed some interest in you, and yes, the labyrinthine quest is worth it.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Project X (2012) | Surviving Tear Down The House Parties

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay go till the break of dawn y'all to discuss their last School's Out movie of the season, 'Project X.' Bombay opens the episode by getting nostalgic about attending an out of control house party in high school where kids showed up with bats and crowbars to literally tear down a house. Then the fellas take a look at the found footage movie that is riddled with shots of nubile flesh, and problematic scenarios, but tackling the problematic both on film and in real life is where our expertise lies. A chaotic film that could almost be an ode to the TikTok era, but came out before the true proliferation of social media usage on cell phones. Not much to dissect in the way of narrative, as this relentless party movie was able to puncture the zeitgeist thanks in large part to a killer soundtrack that was emblematic of the time. 

    1 hr 21 min
  • American Pie (1999) | Pooping Your Pants in High School

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay are all-in on a pact to discuss the raunchy movie that repopularized R-rated teen comedies, 'American Pie.' Andy recalls his Finch moment in high school that involved having digestive issues in front of people in the middle of a wrestling match. Things don't get much cleaner as the boys dive into the movie that introduced the term "MILF" into the lexicon. A film overloaded with then-unknown talent, that was made on the hilarity of its script that featured a slew of unforgettable comedy moments. The movie basically opens with Stiffler chugging a splooge-filled beer, and Jim humping a freshly baked pie  — and that's only the opening 30 minutes. It may have music that's as dated as the low-speed internet used to spy on the foreign exchange student is slow, but the movie is stocked with fleshed out characters who were more than just high school tropes. Much like 'American Pie,' our episode will have you nostalgic for all the good (and even the bad) times of your youth. 

    1 hr 4 min
  • Superbad (2007) | Smashing Windows With Bottles of Malt Liquor

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay chug a couple bottles of laundry detergent filled with beer to talk about one of the funniest high school movies of all-time, 'Superbad.' Bombay kicks things off by telling a story about when he was kicked out of a party while annihilated on malt liquor, and decided to leave with a bang. Then the guys discuss a movie filled to the brim with star-making roles from Michael Cera, Seth Rogen, Bill Hader, and Emma Stone, but is really the Jonah Hill show. Perhaps the pinnacle of the Judd Aptatow-verse run of the late 2000s, this bromance disguised as a raunchy teen comedy is packed with memorable quotes and scenes. We never wanted a true sequel, but a spin-off on the cops and McLovin could've been a treat. Grab your favorite phallic-shaped food for a snack, and "13 beers to go," and enjoy our latest School's Out episode.

    1 hr 13 min
  • Dazed and Confused (1993) | Throwing Couches Through Windows at Parties

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay crack a sixer and head to the moontower to talk 'Dazed and Confused.' Andy starts off the nostalgia trip by recalling a senior prank that involved a bunch of live chickens, and a graduation party that ended with furniture being tossed out of a second story window. Then the fellas settle in to talk about the quintessential high school hang movie. A flick loaded with as many breakout performances as groovy needle drops. Naturally, this leads the hosts to a cruise down the memory lane strip where they talk bush parties, freshman dances, and coming home drunk as youngsters. It all just adds to the universality of Richard Linklater's hangout comedy, and shows that the movie is timeless and not just alright, alright, alright... 

    1 hr 7 min
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) | Doing Acid in Vegas Can Be Dangerous

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay imbibe in a little mescaline and give voice to their paranoid inner monologues to discuss 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.' Andy indulges us with a story where he went full Gonzo by taking too much acid...and washed it down with even more acid at a Phish concert in Vegas with predictably disastrous results. Then the fellas smooth themselves out with a little ether to talk about Terry Gilliam's psychedelic celluloid trip. A movie that has a reputation as the ultimate drug-party movie, but is anything but a fun trip. A gruelling watch that perfectly encapsulates the ebbs and flows of overindulging on hallucinogens, but in the end mirrors a trip that gives you a little introspection. As your attorneys we insist you listen to the episode, which is best enjoyed being played on a tape deck while you soak in a hotel bathtub. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • The Hangover (2009) | Piecing Together Blackout Nights

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay do their best to piece together their debaucherous pasts as they discuss 'The Hangover.' Bombay pours a stiff one while trying to remember a few nights where he overshot the mark and blacked out, and the boys commiserate over shared experiences when nights out became absolute blurs. Then they look at one of the most successful studio comedies of all-time, which 15 years later has a true throwback feel. A film with a dozen comedy set pieces that permeated pop culture, and was propped up by an insular Zach Galifianakis performance. 'The Hangover' spawned a billion "wolfpack" jokes, but it's packed with a series of comedy set pieces that permeated pop culture, and marked the end of an era for a certain type of comedy. 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Basic Instinct (1992) | Dating Wildly Unhinged Women

    Degenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay keep their legs crossed as they discuss the quintessential erotic thriller, 'Basic Instinct.' Andy kicks things off by recalling a relationship with a wildly unhinged woman, whose BPD tendencies had major alarm bells ringing. Then the guys talk about Paul Verhoeven's sleazy studio blockbuster that is as much about two degenerate characters finding each other, as it is about solving a string of murders. This is basically the ultimate relationship red flag movie. A star-making role for Shannon Stone's Catherine Tramell, who was a trailblazing bisexual who uses and discards men. Played against Michael Douglas' inept detective Curran, who mistreats women while bumbling along trying to solve the case. The film looks gorgeous and is peppered with jarring violence, similar to any toxic relationship.

    1 hr 1 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.