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Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC, and Jose from the Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang is joined by a few friends from one of the longest running horror podcasts, Night of the Living Podcast, to tackle 2016’s B.C. Butcher. Our special guests, Amy and Freddy, picked out this little gem for Brad which was dubbed as "the first prehistoric slasher film." The film is also notable for starring the infamous internet celebrity Kato Kaelin. The director, at the time, was only 17 years old so surely Brad cut her some slack….right? Listen as the episode completely derails into dad jokes, quacks, and Spike Lee. The big question, however…did B.C. Butcher break Brad?

Freddy and Amy host one of the longest running horror podcasts on the internet - Night of the Living Podcast, please go check it out!

Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy, Amy, Freddy

On this very special edition of Not A Bomb, the guys celebrate 150 episodes of the podcast with a double feature starring the one, the only - Andrew Dice Clay. First up is the 1990’s action comedy mystery film, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. Here, we find the Diceman starring as the ”The Rock N’ Roll Detective” who gets into all the hottest clubs and dates all the hottest women while solving cases within the music industry. Critically panned and a financial flop, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane failed to capitalize on the success of Andrew Dice Clay who had just broken attendance records that same year at Madison Square Garden. If that wasn’t enough, the guys tackle 1993’s romantic comedy (?), Brainsmasher…A Love Story. Let’s see, this one has Teri Hatcher, goofy ninjas who aren’t really ninjas, and a lot of similar plot points found in Ford Fairlane.

We at Not A Bomb thank you for listening and helping us reach 150 episodes. We couldn’t have done it without your support! We are so proud of this community and all you’ve done to make this an amazing experience!

Timestamps: Intro - (1:18), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (4:00). People Involved - (7:00), Production and Development - (30:10), Why did it Bomb? - (32:15), Commerical Break - (39:41), The Adventures of Ford Fairlane discussion - (40:58), RoboReviewer1000 - (64:33), Brainsmasher…A Love Story Discussion - (68:10), Are They Bombs? - (87:17), Listener Feedback - (89:08), and Outro - (97:44)

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane is directed Renny Harlin and stars Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne, Priscilla Presley, Morris Day, Gilbert Gottried, Lauren Holly, Maddie Corman, Tone Loc, Robert Englund, and Ed O’Neil.

Brainsmasher…A Love Story is directed Albert Pyun and stars Andrew Dice Clay, Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne, Priscilla Presley, Morris Day, Gilbert Gottried, Lauren Holly, Maddie Corman, Tone Loc, Robert Englund, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh.

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Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys are joined by Justin from the Watch/Skip+ podcast to discuss 1991’s dark comedy - Drop Dead Fred. Tackling the topics of trauma, parental abuse, and absentee fathers, Drop Dead Fred was universally panned by critical upon its release but has become an audience favorite and cult hit. The guys find themselves providing personal accounts of mental illness, anxiety, and beliefs in imaginary friends as well as discussing the comedy hijinks of Rik Mayall. Is Drop Dead Fred, a misunderstood gem? Who the hell is this movie made for? How much did Brad hate this film? Listen and find out!

Timestamps: Intro - (0:59), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (4:22), People Involved - (7:42), Production and Development - (20:47), Why did it Bomb? - (24:34), Commerical Break - (33:02), Drop Dead Fred Discussion - (34:34), Is it a Bomb? - (92:10), Listener Feedback - (93:44), Robo Reviewer1000 - (98:04), Outro - (110:00)

Drop Dead Fred is directed by Ate de Jong and starts Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, and Carrie Fisher.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Justin

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of cinema’s biggest flops. On this week’s episode, the guys are once again joined by Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss 1986’s monster adventure film - King Kong Lives. Folks, this is one of the most insane films the podcast has discussed. King Kong Lives is a sequel to the 1976 King Kong, which was a remake of the 1933 original classic. In this sequel most people didn’t know existed, we find our beloved monkey receiving a heart implant after being in a coma for 10 years. That’s just in the first 15 minutes. Trust us, you can’t even guess what happens next! It is truly a “seeing is believing” situation. Listen as the guys tackle monkey reproduction, “bargain basement” Jeff Daniels, the miliary’s official “Primate Holding Division,” and mega-producer Dino De Laurentiis.

Timestamp - Intro - (1:31), Box Office Results, and Critical Response - (19:03), Behind the Camera - (28:03), In Front of the Camera - (43:10), Production and Development - (56:00), Commerical Breal - (62:45), King Kong Lives Discussion - (64:52), Is it a Bomb? - (96:40), Listener Feedback - (101:00), Outro - (120:27)

King Kong Lives is directed by John Guillermin and stars Brian Kerwin, Linda Hamilton, John Ashton, and Peter Michael Goetz.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

Welcome back to another magical episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys, once again, find themselves tackling an early 2000’s Walt Disney animated film. This time, it’s the 2001 adventure film- Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Both a financial and critical flop, Atlantis: The Lost Empire is noted for an amazing voice cast and its mixture of traditional animation and CGI. Does Atlantis: The Lost Empire. stand the test of time? Were the critics correct with their initial assessment? Listen and find out!

Timestamps: Intro - (1:10), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide - (16:38), Behind the Camera - (27:24), Voice Cast - (30:31), Production and Development - (42:16), Commercial Break - (49:34), Atlantis Discussion - (51:34), Is it a Bomb? - 84:27, and Outro - (93:11)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire is directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise and stars Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Claudia Christian, Jacqueline Obradors, Florence Stanley, David Ogden Stiers, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, and Leonard Nimoy.

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Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC, and Jose from the Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang tackles one of the most problematic films ever created - Loqueesha. The film tells the story of Joe, a middle-aged, divorced white bartender who becomes a nationally syndicated radio host by impersonating a black woman. Loqueesha sparked a philosophical and cultural discussion that no one saw coming. Is Loqueesha one of the worst made films of all time? Yes, but it might actually be trying to say something. So, put on your thinking cap and take a listen!

Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.

If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected] or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.

Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys are joined by Sammy from the GGTMC and Jose from Watch/Skip+ to discuss 1991’s action comedy - Hudson Hawk. Starring the legendary Bruce Willis as our titular character, Hudson Hawk leans heavy into the comedy and the works of Leonardo da Vinci. Yeah, this film is pretty bonkers. Audiences and critics didn’t “catch the Hawk” on its initial release but the film has become a cult hit. Did our podcast crew enjoy Bruno’s vanity project and laugh at all of the silly quips? Or did somebody side with the general audience and find this movie to be a chore to sit through? Download and find out!

Timestamps: Intro - (1:03), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide Review - (3:09), Behind the Camera - (8:29), In Front of the Camera - (26:34), Production and Development - (55:50), Commerical Break - (60:03), Hudson Hawk Discussion - (61:53), Is it a Bomb? - (98:42), Listener Feedback - (101:40), and Outro - (124:38)

Hudson Hawk is directed by Michael Lehmann and stars Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard, Donald Burton, and James Coburn.

Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.

If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected] or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.

Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

Welcome back to another magical episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys tackle a film that grossed over $942,000,000, only for the studio to claim it lost them money. That’s right, we are talking Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the Potty franchise and one of the bigger hits of the series. So how did the studio claim they lost money on a movie that almost made a billion dollars? Some creative “Hollywood Accounting”, that’s how! Brad and Troy do their best to explain how this accounting practice works and why studios use it. You also get to hear their thoughts on one of the most successful and belovied franchises of all time. Full disclsoure - Brad and Troy are novice Harry Potter fans and one of them hasn’t ever really liked the films outside of a single entry. Does this discussion change all of that? Listen and find out!

Timestamps: Intro - (2:04), Franchise Talk - (9:47), Box Office Results, Critical Response, Hollywood Accounting, and Movie Guide - (19:18), Behind the Camera - (39:19), In Front of the Camera - (42:19), Production and Development - (49:19), Commerical Break - (55:54), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Discussion - (57:51), Is it a Bomb? - (98:27), Listener Feedback - (99:33), and Outro - (109:36)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is directed by David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Smith, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, and Julie Walters.

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Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys are joined by Sammy from the GGTMC and Jose from Watch/Skip+ to discuss a big box office bomb from 1982, Megaforce. Directed by stuntman legend Hal Needham, Megaforce is best known for explosions, Barry Bostwick’s hair, liberal use of ascots, and cringeworthy representation of women in the workplace. Released in a crowded market, Megaforce was quickly dropped from theaters but has since earned a cult following. Oh yeah, and Henry Silva is in this film doing what he does best…being Henry Silva!

Timestamps: Intro - (0:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (4:24), Behind the Camera - (8:20), In Front of the Camera - (29:15), Production and Development - (42:49), Commerical Break - (52:11), Megaforce Discussion - (53:59), Is it a Bomb? - (100:37), and Outro - (120:39)

Megaforce is directed by Hal Needham and stars Barry Bostwick, Michael Beck, Persis Khambatta, Edward Mulhare, George Furth, and Henry Silva.

Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.

If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected] or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.

Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week’s episode, the guys are once again joined by Jose from the Watch/Skip+ podcast to discuss one of the most visually stunning but woefully underseen films - The Fall (2006). A passion project from director Tarsem Singh, The Fall was four years in the making and largely financed by the director himself. The Fall is easily one of the most unique films you’ll ever see, however, the DVD and Blu-ray will cost you a pretty penny. Should you pony up the funds to chase down this film on eBay or is this just some fancy eye candy with little substance? Listen and find out!

Timestamps -Intro - (1:17), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (17:28), Behind the Camera - (27:21), In Front of the Camera - (35:28), Production and Development - (42:42), Commerical Break - (46:48), The Fall Discussion - (48:36), Is It a Bomb? - (96:35), Listener Feedback - (102:42), Outro - (122:04)

The Fall (2006) is directed by Tarsem Singh and stars Lee Pace, Catinca Untaru, and Justine Waddell.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose