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On the podcast this time, Scuba Steven and Sean are hunting down the most dangerous thing to ever swim in the oceans around Amity Bay in Steven Spielberg’s film from 1975, Jaws.

We get it—money’s important. But hey, council members of Amity Bay, aren’t human lives important, too? I bet you’d be singing a different tune if it was one of your kids who got ka-chomped by this murderous fish. Doubly so if you lost your legs during a sexy swimming incident.

Good thing Brody, Hooper, and Quint are on the case. Without this rag-tag trio of unlikely shark hunters, there would be an unstoppable massacre happening in the shallow waters around the quaint seaside town at the center of the story.

They’re scared, too, but at least they understand and appreciate the gravity of the situation. People need to stay out of the freaking water! If you go in, you might die, and it won’t be a pleasant death. Simple as that.

But hey, sometimes parting fools from their money isn’t the easiest thing to do. Sometimes you’ve got to lose a few young souls to the mouth of a hungry great white in your non-stop quest for more tourist money. I’ll say this, I’m not planning a trip to Amity Bay anytime soon, that’s for sure.

(Recorded on January 21, 2022)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Jaws - IMDb

Jaws trailer - YouTube

Steven Spielberg - IMDb

Roy Scheider - IMDb

Robert Shaw - IMDb

Richard Dreyfuss - IMDb

Lorraine Gary - IMDb

Susan Backlinie - IMDb

Amity Island | Jaws Wiki - Fandom

(Looks like the location is Amity Island. I was totally incorrect by calling it Amity Bay and I beg your forgiveness, die-hard Jaws fans.)

Piranha 3DD (2012) - IMDb

Jaws 2 (1978) - IMDb

The Meg (2018) - IMDb

Ian Ziering - IMDb

Ghost Shark (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb

Supernatural (TV Series 2005–2020) - IMDb

Santa Jaws (2018) - IMDb

Deep Murder (2019) - IMDb

Schindler’s List (1993) - IMDb

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of ‘Jaws’ (2007) - IMDb

Deep Blue Sea (1999) - IMDb

Samuel L. Jackson - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are using the power of love to take over the galaxy in the 2020 film from Steven Kostanski, Psycho Goreman.

The ‘80s were a wild time. Parental supervision was at a low, tv shows were corny and ridiculous, and murderous alien creatures were found buried in the earth all over the place. You couldn’t go ten feet without narrowly losing your life to a grotesque and horrifying alien monster.

Things are much safer now. All we’ve got to worry about is unstoppable climate change.

For the kids in this film, meeting Psycho Goreman isn’t a terrifying event. No, it’s an opportunity to let your attitude fly and become your best badass self. It’s a motivation to play some intense Crazy Ball. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to save the world.

So hell yes, you’re going to take that opportunity and run with it. Life doesn’t get any better than that.

The world needs more heroes like the kids in this film. Take no crap, appreciate the loved ones in your life, and put a stop to all the true monsters. While you’re at it, enjoy some sweet montages.

(Recorded on January 21, 2022)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Psycho Goreman - IMDb

Psycho Goreman trailer - YouTube

Steven Kostanski - IMDb

Nita-Josée Hanna - IMDb

Owen Myre - IMDb

Adam Brooks - IMDb

Matthew Ninaber - IMDb

Steven Vlahos - IMDb

Sharknado (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb

Stranger Things (TV Series 2016– ) - IMDb

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) - IMDb

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) - IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - IMDb

The NeverEnding Story (1984) - IMDb

The Dark Crystal (1982) - IMDb

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - IMDb

Men in Black (1997) - IMDb

New Girl (TV Series 2011–2018) - IMDb

The True American Drinking Game | New Girl Wiki - Fandom

Nita-Josee Hanna on Crazy Ball and Gruesomeness of PG: Psycho Gorman - LRM

Monsters, Inc. (2001) - IMDb

James Earl Jones - IMDb

Morgan Freeman - IMDb

Tara Strong - IMDb

Kevin Conroy - IMDb

Mark Hamill - IMDb

John DiMaggio - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are going on the most life-changingest, girl-meetingest, deep-pit-lookingest road trip of our entire lives in the 2016 film from Rob Burnett, The Fundamentals of Caring.

Don’t you just hate it when your life falls apart around you? Your beloved son dies, your partner leaves because of the strain of the aforementioned death, and now you’re dodging lawyers intent on hunting you down and serving you papers. Mondays, am I right?

Turns out Ben Benjamin (yep, that’s the character’s real name) hates that that, too. In an effort to combat his crushing loneliness and depression, he takes a course on how to become a certified caregiver. In doing so, he meets the acerbic, sarcastic, some would say “asshole” Trevor.

Trevor is confined to a wheelchair and has just about had it with the world. At least, that’s the façade he puts on to keep everyone from getting too close to him. Ben isn’t having any of his nonsense, and instead, gets Trevor out of the house and on a journey to see “the world’s deepest pit.”

They meet the sardonic Dot, a young woman hitchhiking her way out of her own problems. If you think Trevor isn’t going to fall in love with Dot, then friend, you need to see more movies. Luckily, you’re listening to the right podcast. We hope you enjoy this witty, heart-warming film as much as we did.

(Recorded on November 26, 2021)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

The Fundamentals of Caring - IMDb

The Fundamentals of Caring trailer - YouTube

Rob Burnett - IMDb

Paul Rudd - IMDb

Craig Roberts - IMDb

Selena Gomez - IMDb

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - IMDb

The Sixth Sense (1999) - IMDb

Diegetic Sound and Non-Diegetic Sound: What’s the Difference? - MasterClass

Ryan Miller - IMDb

Ant-Man (2015) - IMDb

Holding Out for a Hero | Bonnie Tyler - YouTube

Macho Man Randy Savage Slim Jim commercials - YouTube

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are dealing with heavy illnesses, heavy emotions, and heavy, um, love? Yeah, heavy love. It’s the 2011 film from Jonathan Levine, 50/50.

It’s the episode subtitle, but I’m going to say it again: fuck cancer. This can’t be shouted from the rooftops enough. It’s a brutal, merciless, piece of crap disease that needs to be eradicated from this planet. I give my love to anybody who’s ever dealt with this terrible thing and my undying appreciation to the people who are working to treat and rid of us this thing.

This film does a great job of encapsulating the dichotomy of this illness—how it’s both unique and a shared experience. It does an accurate portrayal of the experience of living with it and around it. That’s not an easy thing to pull off.

I think the authenticity comes from the film’s screenwriter, Will Reiser, who wrote about his own experiences dealing with his diagnosis and treatment. You can tell that a loving and no-bullshit hand crafted this story.

Stick Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in the film and, baby, you’ve got a stew going. This is a tough film, but it’s also affecting, funny, and worth a watch.

Also, happy birthday, Steven!

(Recorded on January 11, 2022)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

50/50 - IMDb

50/50 trailer - YouTube

Jonathan Levine - IMDb

Joseph Gordon-Levitt - IMDb

Seth Rogen - IMDb

Anna Kendrick - IMDb

Bryce Dallas Howard - IMDb

Anjelica Huston - IMDb

Wild Rivers

Raging Waters

About Us | More Movies Please! - Libsyn

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Nintendo

Deep Murder (2019) - IMDb

Jessica Parker Kennedy - IMDb

Meet Joe Black (1998) - IMDb

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series 1990–1996) - IMDb

John Q (2002) - IMDb

Premium Rush (2012) - IMDb

Angels in the Outfield (1994) - IMDb

Rookie of the Year (1993) - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are trying to make our dad proud by saving the family automotive parts business in the 1995 film from Peter Segal, Tommy Boy.

What we’ve got here in the ‘90s is an era of comedy films, namely those starring people like Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, and David Spade, that has a special place in the hearts of many. Heck, just ask Steven to tell you all about those films. I’m sure he could wax lyrical about them for a long time.

There’s something special about them. The stakes are about as low as you can get in a film. The comedy is a specific sort of loud, brash, and crude. The characters are perfect examples of buffoons. You know what you’re going to get with them.

What you’ll be getting, if you set your expectations at the right level, is a perfectly adequate and nice movie. It’s not going to shake the world with its storytelling, but that’s not the goal of a movie like Tommy Boy. If you’re hoping for The Shawshank Redemption or Casablanca, then you need to look elsewhere, friend.

What this film excels at is warming hearts and producing giggles. That’s because it’s got a heart as big as its comedy. It’s the perfect encapsulation of everything that our dearly missed Chris Farley wanted to bring to this world. He wanted to bring silliness and happiness into this world. I think he did exactly that with this film.

(Recorded on October 11, 2021)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Tommy Boy - IMDb

Tommy Boy trailer - YouTube

Chris Farley - IMDb

David Spade - IMDb

Brian Dennehy - IMDb

Bo Derek - IMDb

Dan Aykroyd - IMDb

Rob Lowe - IMDb

Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) - IMDb

Black Sheep (1996) - IMDb

The Godfather (1972) - IMDb

A Night at the Roxbury (1998) - IMDb

Hamlet - Wikipedia

Incendies (2010) - IMDb

Chris Traeger | Parks and Recreation Wiki - Fandom

American Gladiators (TV Series 1989–1997) - IMDb

American Ninja Warrior (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb

Sharknado - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are saying YES to life and YES to this week’s movie. It’s the 2008 film by Peyton Reed, Yes Man.

This movie makes a good point: stop being a “no” person and start saying “yes” to more things. Who knows what could happen? Maybe you’ll end up at the top of a Los Angeles mountain with a homeless person. Maybe you’ll end up bungee jumping. You might even fall in love with Zooey Deschanel.

What a wondrous life that would be, right? And what you’re going to deny yourself the life of a lifetime just because saying yes to more things will put you out of your comfort zone? I’m going to be Terrence Stamp in this movie and bonk you over the head with a microphone.

BONK!

There, do you have more sense in your head now? More of an adventurous spirit? You should. Take Jim Carrey (in this movie), for instance. He was living a miserable life, even if he didn’t want to admit it to himself. He was going nowhere until he decided to say yes to everything that was asked of him. His entire life changed!

I can’t promise you that you’ll get promoted at your bank job, save Luis Guzman from jumping off a ledge, learn Korean, and live a fun life with Ms. Deschanel. But I also can’t promise those things won’t happen. Think about it and say yes to more things…

(Recorded on November 19, 2021)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Yes Man - IMDb

Yes Man trailer - YouTube

Jim Carrey - IMDb

Zooey Deschanel - IMDb

Bradley Cooper - IMDb

Rhys Darby - IMDb

Terence Stamp - IMDb

John Michael Higgins - IMDb

Blockbuster LLC - Wikipedia

Hollywood Video - Wikipedia

Blockbuster CEO Passed up Chance to Buy Netflix for $50 Million - Business Insider

Saw (2004) - IMDb

Cary Elwes - IMDb

Jigsaw (2017) - IMDb

Tony Robbins - Wikipedia

NXIVM - Wikipedia

Allison Mack - Wikipedia

Happiest Season (2020) - IMDb

Aubrey Plaza - IMDb

Kristen Stewart - IMDb

Malcolm McDowell - IMDb

Harry Potter - Wikipedia

Miles Morales - Wikipedia

Master Chief (Halo) - Wikipedia

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) - IMDb

Flight of the Conchords (TV Series 2007–2009) - IMD

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are joined by a well-known excellent person, Greg Dengler, for the third time to talk about a sentient killer tire. What better way to celebrate our last B-movie bonus episode of 2021 than to talk about Quentin Dupieux’s 2010 film, Rubber?

There is no better way, and there is no better person with whom to talk about this movie.

What a surprise this one was! You would think that a film about a literal sentient killer car tire would be an awful, terrible, no good, horror of a film, but you’d be wrong in this case. In all other cases, you’d probably be right, but not this time!

Nope, this film has depth and complexity that it should not rightly have. It’s a film with a stark message—one of the dangers of thoughtless film criticism, the devastating effects of social media run amuck, and a Hollywood machine carelessly crushing unique thought under its own metaphorical killer tires.

One might call us crazy for talking about this film in such a fashion. To that we say, listen to this podcast and then give this film a try (or another try, if you’ve already seen it). We can just about guarantee that this movie is more than it appears.

As is our fashion, by the end of this B-movie episode, Rubber will have been crowned with our ranking. Will it be brilliant, a blunder, or a flunder? Listen to find out.

(Recorded on December 20, 2021)

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Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Rubber - IMDb

Rubber trailer - YouTube

Quentin Dupieux - IMDb

Ankle Biters (Video 2002) - IMDb

Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010) - IMDb

Sharknado (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb

The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (TV Movie 2018) - IMDb

The Room (2003) - IMDb

The VelociPastor (2018) - IMDb

The Red Balloon (Short 1956) - IMDb

Sharktopus (TV Movie 2010) - IMDb

Santa Jaws (2018) - IMDb

David Lynch - IMDb

Neil Breen - IMDb

James Wynn - IMDb

What Did Jack Do? - Netflix

(“A detective interviews a monkey who is suspected of murder.” Yep, that’s a thing that was made.)

WALL·E (2008) - IMDb

Dexter (TV Series 2006–2013) - IMDb

Psycho (1960) - IMDb

The Godfather (1972) - IMDb

The Godfather: Part II (1974) - IMDb

The Godfather: Part III (1990) - IMDb

Supernatural (TV Series 2005–2020) - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are joined by one of our favorite guests, Mr. Johnny SoCal, to talk about the action-packed (and apparently very contentious) 1988 film from John McTiernan, Die Hard.

Ask yourself, is this a Christmas movie? Does it just scream “the holidays” or does it just happen to take place during a month in winter when many people celebrate spending time with family and receiving presents from a jolly man dressed in a fluffy red suit? Impassioned opinions are coming from all sides in this episode.

What should be completely clear to everyone is that this film is a classic for a reason. Whether it’s Bruce Willis’s badass police officer, John McClane; Alan Rickman’s legendary German terrorist, Hans Gruber; or the non-stop action from the roof of the Nakatomi Building all the way down to the underground parking garage, it’s all amazing.

I shall hear no dissenting opinions on that verifiable fact, thank you very much.

All I want to hear is a level of enthusiasm that would make Jake Peralta giggle with glee. We’re not usually ones who would demand such a thing from anyone. People should like or dislike whatever they wish. To that, I have one thing to say: come ooooooonnnn! It’s Die Hard. Freaking Die Hard!

We had a great time chatting with Johnny about this one. Also, join us in remembering and celebrating the amazing Alan Rickman. He will forever be the best.

(Recorded on October 15, 2021)

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Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Die Hard - IMDb

Die Hard trailer - YouTube

Bruce Willis - IMDb

Alan Rickman - IMDb

Bonnie Bedelia - IMDb

Reginald VelJohnson - IMDb

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) - IMDb

White Christmas (1954) - IMDb

Scrooged (1988) - IMDb

A Christmas Carol - South Coast Repertory

Bad Santa (2003) - IMDb

The Nice Guys (2016) - IMDb

The Fifth Element (1997) - IMDb

Galaxy Quest (1999) - IMDb

Jeremy Irons - IMDb

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (TV Series 1993–1996) - IMDb

World War Z - Wikipedia

Be Kind Rewind (2008) - IMDb

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are donning their capes, cowls, and gauntlets to fight crime in a city that no one should live in with the Tim Burton film from 1992, Batman Returns.

But really, why does anyone choose to live in Gotham City? It appears to be one of the most crime-riddled cities in the entire world. I’m sure it’s entirely inadvisable to venture out at night. Doing so is tantamount to signing your own death certificate.

If there wasn’t a costumed superhero to help keep the city safe from all those evildoers, then the city would be nothing but unmitigated chaos. Which makes a person wonder, is Batman in Gotham because there are loads of criminals to capture or did the criminals come to Gotham because there’s a Batman to conquer?

It’s a real chicken and egg problem we’ve got on our hands here. I hope that our dear Caped Crusader is there to fight the crime and corruption that has always been present in Gotham. But who’s to say that’s the case? If Batman were to leave for good, would the city clean itself?

Am I claiming that Batman is the real menace to Gotham? I mean, I don’t think so. There’s no doubt that he does good work. I’d like to see what Gotham would turn into if the city enacted a Year Without Batman policy. Who knows, maybe things would improve? Perhaps the sun would be able to break through the dark clouds above the city?

On the other hand, we wouldn’t have cool superhero movies to talk about, so screw all that nonsense. Bring on all the supervillains and the heroes in tight tights that fight them off! Long live Batman!

(Recorded on October 15, 2021)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Batman Returns - IMDb

Batman Returns trailer - YouTube

Tim Burton - IMDb

Michael Keaton - IMDb

Danny DeVito - IMDb

Michelle Pfeiffer - IMDb

Christopher Walken - IMDb

Michael Gough - IMDb

Adam West - IMDb

The Batman (2022) - IMDb

Christopher Nolan - IMDb

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - IMDb

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (TV Series 1993–1996) - IMDb

Robert Pattinson - IMDb

Batman: The Animated Series (TV Series 1992–1995) - IMDb

Val Kilmer - IMDb

Ben Affleck - IMDb

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) - IMDb

Batman Begins (2005) - IMDb

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) - IMDb

Gotham (TV Series 2014–2019) - IMDb

Smallville (TV Series 2001–2011) - IMDb

Birds of Prey (2020) - IMDb

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On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are joined by special guest, Jenny Scott, to discuss child abandonment, home invasion, and life threatening booby traps in the 1990 film from Chris Columbus, Home Alone.

One thing I’m wondering is if this movie could happen today, or is it an accident that could only be possible before the advent of cell phones and the internet? My sneaking suspicion is this wouldn’t be possible now. You could always be in easy contact with your child.

More importantly, news of this incident would spread far and wide in an instant. You’d face social disgrace and probably have your face appear on several local news stations. “Tonight at 11:00, inept parent of young child ABANDONS them while going on holiday with rest of family. Boo! Hiss!”

I think that’s the wrong tactic to take. It’s the inevitable one, sure, but look at all the good that young Kevin McAllister did during his family-less time:

• He took care of the laundry.
• He purchased all the food he needed from his local market and fed himself.
• He overcame his fear of the monster furnace in the basement.
• He helped reunite an older neighbor with his estranged son and his granddaughter.
• He foiled the robbery attempt of his own home by the Wet Bandits, and consequently, saved all the other homes in his and other neighborhoods from being burgled.

Frankly, he’s a hero in my book. Now, I’m not suggesting that more parents leave their too-young children at home while they go gallivanting away in France. Intentionally doing that should land you on the local news. I think Kevin made it out all right, and if you raise your kids to be respectful and resourceful, then they’ll probably make it through even the worst situations.

(Recorded on November 11, 2021)

Links to Stuff We Mentioned:

Home Alone - IMDb

Home Alone trailer - YouTube

Chris Columbus - IMDb

Macaulay Culkin - IMDb

Joe Pesci - IMDb

Daniel Stern - IMDb

Catherine O’Hara - IMDb

Roberts Blossom - IMDb

Micro Machines - Wikipedia

Blast from the Past (1999) - IMDb

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) - IMDb

John Goodman - IMDb

Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) - IMDb

Batman (1989) - IMDb

Christian Bale - IMDb

How I Met Your Mother (TV Series 2005–2014) - IMDb

Home Alone: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition - Amazon

(This is the paint bucket collector’s edition set that Steven reveals during the episode. It is marvelous.)

“Just Me In The House By Myself” starring Macaulay Culkin & Jack Dishel | :DRYVRS - YouTube

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