Hate Watch / Great Watch

130. The Devils (1971) 

Hello Excellent Blasphemers! 

With just a few days until Wrestlemania 40 hits our beloved Philadelphia, we’re asking “Ken you smell what the Russell’s cooking?” because it’s RussellMania on HWGW! We’re talking about Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971), a film so controversial it may never have been shown in its full form! We discuss the film’s every shocking detail, plus the 2002 documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils, and still find time to rate celebrity alcohol brands, and make a surprising number of wrestling connections! So ring the bell; it’s time to celebrate Ken Russell’s The Devils!

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129. Showgirls (1995)

Hello Excellent Goddesses!

On this episode of HWGW, we’re having a very NC-17 conversation about a very NC-17 movie from director Paul Verhoeven and writer Joe Eszterhas! We’re joined once again by Aliya Amilani to examine this legendarily misguided film, its legacy, and many more topics, like: hiccup cures, vaginal steaming, and how Yanni is a grindset pioneer. Plus: Remember when people were into sunning their taints? Put on your finest “Versayce”, cuz we’re talking about Showgirls (1995)!

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128. The Snorkel (1958) 

Hello Excellent Mammals! 

This week, we’re diving into an old fashioned locked-room murder mystery with an eccentric twist in 1958’s The Snorkel! In this episode, we discuss MPA ratings, shooting day-for-night, We give out a very prestigious acting award and even recommend a double feature for Snorkel fans! Plus: Name our clock! So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins, it’s: The Snorkel!

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127. Goodfellas (1990) 

Hello Excellent Wise Guys! 

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to watch a movie about the mafia, so today we’re discussing Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990)! Joined by guest Bryan Bierman, we talk about the film’s legacy, its influences and imitators; we crown Joe Pesci: The Face of the ‘90s and explore the extended Goodfellas Cinematic Universe. Plus: What’s a good song to murder someone to?

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126. The Chase (1994)

Hello Excellent Humans!

On this episode of HWGW we travel back to the year of 1994, when police pursuits were plentiful, to discuss The Chase! Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson on the run! Henry Rollins and Josh Mostel on their trail! Flea and Anthony Kiedis in the way! In this episode: How to open a roll of coins! What your favorite Village Person says about you! Garden hose dirt water purists! How a bus is just a big car! AND Fast & Furious erotica! Fill up the tank and let’s roll.

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125. Fantastic Four (2005)

Hello Excellent True Believers!

We’re joined by four-time guest Bottle (Nicole Carter) for our first dive into the world of mainstream comic book movies! We talk about our favorite Stan Lee cameos, imagine Matt Berry and various AEW wrestlers in the Marvel Universe, challenge Tom Hanks to come on the show, and discuss the finer points of the DVD version of 2005’s Fantastic Four! Plus - a whole lotta entendres!

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124. Blood Simple (1984)

Hello Excellent Humans!

Happy New Year! We’re kicking 2024 off by correcting an oversight: the Coen Bros. have yet to appear on the podcast! So we’re taking it all the way back to their feature film debut with their 1984 Texas noir Blood Simple! We welcome any new listeners, discuss the film’s pseudo sitcom logic, and examine the double-edged sword of higher definition film upgrades. PLUS: the Bother Ben Button!

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123. The Greasy Strangler (2016)

Hello Hootie Tootie Disco Cuties!

It’s our last episode of the year and we’re going out with a bang! We’ve invited Ben Leonard and Rosalie Kicks back to the show to discuss 2016’s The Greasy Strangler! ☆ CONTENT WARNING ☆ On a number of metrics, this film is a level of gross that can ONLY be described as “Greasy”, and our discussion is then likewise quite Greasy. But if that’s not an issue for you, you’ll also hear the return of the Synopsis Round Robin Game, praise for non-exploitative nudity, a colonoscopy anecdote, and a Mr. Bungle recommendation! PLUS: a holiday chips taste-test! Keep It Greasy and Happy Holidays!

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122. The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Hello Excellent Climatologists!

Just as things are changing rapidly in 2004’s The Day After Tomorrow, they’re also changing for HWGW. We address those changes and then dive into the freezing cold, rapidly rising sea levels of this wildly misguided film to ask: Is suffering a bad movie worth it, if it raises awareness of an important issue? Also in this episode: bootleg videos, Blue Northers, Fifty Shades of Grey, and Harry Potter and the Dodgy Timeline of Wizard Toilets!

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121. La La Land

Hello to the ones who dream!

On this episode, Hunter & Allison are joined by Manika Dulcio of I’ve Been Meaning to Watch That to discuss 2016’s ode to old Hollywood musicals, La La Land! We discuss movies that we should like but don’t quite connect with, name some favorite musicals (with input from Paul F. Tompkins!), and offer a dark and gritty read on Seb & Mia’s date to the Griffith Observatory! PLUS: jazz!

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