Not a Bomb

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest financial flops and critically panned films. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are still talking comic book movies and this time it’s 1989’s The Punisher. This is one of the rare straight-to-video films discussed on the show. The Punisher was released in theaters internationally but never saw a domestic release. American audiences weren’t exposed to this interpretation of Frank Castle and his war on crime until 1991 via VHS.

Brad and Troy also spend a little time talking about the Punisher mythos and take a look at the other two theatrical adventures of Frank Castle, The Punisher (2004) and Punisher: War Zone (2008)

Lots of Punisher movie talk isn’t enough for you? The guys have a little surprise this week for all of you comic book lovin’ goofballs. As an added bonus this week, Troy gets a chance to sit down and have a little chat with comic book artist Todd Fox. Back in the early 90’s, Todd drew our favorite antihero for Marvel comics. You’ll get to hear about Todd’s influences and his time working with writer Chuck Dixon on The Punisher and The Punisher War Journal.

Timestamps:

Intro - (0:53)

Punisher Character Discussion - (3:55)

Box Office and Critical Response - (8:14)

Behind the Camera - (11:20)

In Front of the Camera - (17:02)

The Punisher (1989) Film Discussion - (37:02)

Is it a Bomb? - (65:15)

Punisher (2004) & Punisher: War Zone Discussion - (67:45)

Todd Fox Interview - (80:23)

Film for next week - (132:02)

Outro - (144:01)

The Punisher is directed Mark Goldblatt and starts Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett Jr.

Check out Todd Fox’s latest work over at www.indyplanet.com and make sure you read Aym Geronimo and the Postmodern Pioneers!

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Cast: Brad, Troy

“Oops. A wet one. I hope I don’t stain my underwear. Look at that. Skid Marks.” - The Clown

Folks that’s the level of sophistication on display in this week’s film. You’ve been warned!

Welcome to a brand new episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine some of Hollywood’s biggest financial bombs and critically panned films. The podcast has hit rock bottom, again, this time with the 1997 superhero film - Spawn. Based on the Image comic and created by the legendary artist Tood McFarlane, Spawn is the story of Al Simmons making a deal with a demon to get revenge for those who have turned him into an overcooked hamburger. Have you seen The Crow? Maybe read a Batman comic? Well, you’ve seen Spawn the movie. Friend of the show and host of The Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema, Sammy, joins to discuss the origins of the character, Image Comics and the correct pronunciation of McFarlane.

Timestamps

Intro - (1:32)

Spawn Comic Discussion - (20:00)

Box Office Results & Critically Response - (28:23)

Behind the Camera - (37:17)

In Front of Camera - (48:00)

Production & Development - (58:27)

Spawn Film Discussion - (63:30)

Is it a bomb? - (110:20)

Listener Feedback - (114:20)

Outro - (125:20)

Spawn is directed Mark A.Z. Dippe and stars John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, Theresea Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

Call him Howard THE DUCK (ooh) ain’t no way to conceal it.With feathers touch I love him apart.

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, on this very special two-year anniversary episode of Not A Bomb, the gang assembles to discuss one of the weirdest superhero films ever put up on the big screen - Howard the Duck. Based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name and executive produced by George Lucas, Howard the Duck was both critically panned and a financial flop. There is no way that Brad and Troy could tackle such a movie by themselves, so they brought in comic book expert, John Nance, to the flock.

Timestamps

Intro - (2:00)

Howard the Duck History Lesson - (4:20)

Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:54)

Films Released August 1986 - (21:04)

Behind the Camera - (22:03)

In Front of the Camera - (32:35)

Production and Development - (40:49)

Howard the Duck Main Discussion - (46:01)

Is it a bomb"? - (90:00)

Outro - (102:35)

Howard the Duck is directed by Willard Huyck and stars Lea Thompson, Jeffery Jones, and Tim Robbins.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, John

Welcome back you regularly scheduled podcast. After celebrating Troy’s birthday…yet again, the guys are back reexamining some of the biggest financial bombs in cinematic history. This week, the gangs goes all diselpunk, and discusses 2004’s science fiction action-adventure film - Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Fan-favorite and host of The Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema, Sammy, is back to assist in talks about Call Signs, Goopy Paltrow and lead characters with zero chemistry. Also, Troy partied too hard and has no voice but uses his soundboard to enhance his arguments.

Additionally, the gang drives into Top Gun: Maverick as a little bonus. Obviously, this is the biggest movie of the year so it doesn’t deserve to be on a podcast called Not A Bomb. *** Warning, there are slight spoilers in the discussion. ***

Timestamps:

Intro - (1:05)

Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:39)

Movie Guide Review - (11:15)

Behind the Camera - (16;23)

In Front of the Camer - (17:43)

Production and Development - (26:40)

Sky Captain Film Discussion - (37:25)

Is it a bomb? - (75:46)

What’s you call sign? - (78:10)

Top Gun: Maverick Talk - (83:56)

Coming up Next - (117:25)

Outro - (124:28)

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is directed by Kerry Conran and stars Gwyneth (Goopy) Paltrow, Jude Law, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon, Bai Ling, Omid Djalili, and Angelina Jolie.

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

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

On this very special episode of Not A Bomb, the gang gathers for Troy’s 50th birthday and celebrates this momentous occasion watching a hodgepodge of films from all over the world. This is not a typical episode of the show! The guys spend the entire runtime talking about the amazing food in Baltimore and sharing their thoughts on a diverse group of movies. To help with the discussion, Not A Bomb welcomes back Nathan Atkinson and Sammy from the GGMTC.

Films discussed during this episode:

1981’s Hong Kong martial arts comedy-horror film- Dreadnaught (11:11)

2021’s South Korean mystery-action fantasy film - Spiritwalker (22:50)

1984’s American martial arts action horror film - Ninja III: The Domination (35:37)

1990’s Hong Kong martial arts film - Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon (60:17)

2021’s Taiwanese horror film - The Sadness (79:17)

2004’s family comedy film (not starring Fred Ward) - Funky Monkey (112:20)

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy, Nate

Welcome back to your favorite movie podcast where we reexamine some of the biggest financial failures and discuss if they deserved to be called a “bomb”. It’s Morphin’ TIme! Or…maybe not! Could be time to hang out with a few moody teenagers for two hours and have a donut! Yep, we are already taking jabs at this week’s film, 2017’s Power Rangers…or Saban’s Power Rangers…or Teen Drama the Movie sponsored by Krispy Kreme Donuts! On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad welcome back their good friend, Bret, to discuss a film based on one of the biggest toy franchises of all time. The gang jumps into their Zords to not only discuss the 2017 reboot but reminiscence about the Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger’s TV show from the early 90’s. What do you get when you combine an overcomplicated plot, The Breakfast Club, and fart-techno…that’s right Power Rangers!

Timestamps

Intro - (1:26)

Brief History of Power Rangers - (11:24)

Box Office Results & Critical Response - (22:54)

Movie Guide Review - (24:25)

Behind the Camera - (29:15)

In Front of the Camera - (32:44)

Power Rangers Discussion - (38:04)

Is it a Bomb? - (88:47)

Outro - (98:05)

Saban’s Power Rangers is directed by Dean Israelite and stars Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, David Denman, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Banks.

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Welcome to the 100th episode of Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinema history and see if these films deserve a second chance. Troy and Brad want to thank all the listeners for supporting the show over these first 100 episodes! All of you have recommended some amazing bombs and given us so much fantastic feedback on these forgotten gems.

For this special episode, the guys decided to tackle a few of the most iconic sci-fi / horror films that are also known for being epic bombs on their initial release (ok, not the first movie, but the other two had a pretty rough theatrical debut). This week, Troy and Brad are discussing 1951’s - The Thing From Another World, 1982’s - The Thing and 2011’s prequel - The Thing.

The guys take a moment to also look back at some of their favorite moments from the first 99 episodes and share some pretty cool feedback from their most loyal listeners.

Timestamps

Intro - (2:06)

100th Episode Discussion - (4:00)

Listener Feedback - (24:54)

The Thing From Another World Discussion- (38:22)

The Thing (2011) Discussion - (01:07:45)

The Thing (1982) Discussion - (01:47:51)

Outro - (02:37:50)

If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected]. Also, if you feel like we have earned it, please take a moment to review the podcast anywhere you download the show. It really helps expose the show to new listeners.

Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to your favorite film podcast where we reexamine some of the most notorious movie bombs of all time. Oh boy, do we have a doozy for you this week…I promise, you won’t SEE this one coming. On this week’s show, we welcome Josh from The VHS Files podcast to discuss 1989/1990’s action, comedy - Blind Fury. Loosely based on the 17th film from a classic Japanese franchise, Blind Fury stars the legendary Rutger Hauer as a blind, sword-wielding veteran helping a young boy reunite with his father. Oh yeah…..freaking Sho Kosugi shows up to deliver some flippy Ninja action at the end. Luckily, Rutger can’t see what he’s up against (ok, last bad pun…promise).

Timestamps:

Intro - (0:35)

Remakes of Japanese Samurai and Ronin films - (05:39)

Box Office and Critical Response - (13:25)

Behind of the Camera - (17:20)

In Front of the Camera - (25:03)

Production and Development - (34:56)

Discussion of Blind Fury - (37:08)

Is it a bomb? - (86:23)

Discussion of Zatoichi Challenged - (88:20)

Listener Feedback - (107:15)

Outro - (134:50)

Blind Fury is directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Rutger Hauer, Terrance (Terry) O’Quinn, Lisa Blount, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Noble Willingham, Brandon Call, Meg Foster, and Nick Cassavetes.

Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.

If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at [email protected]. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. We want to hear from you for our 100th episode, be sure to reach out and let us know some of your favorite moments from the first 100 episodes.

Cast: Brad, Troy, Josh

Welcome back film fans! This is episode 98 of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine movies that flopped at the box office or were panned by the critics. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are once again joined by John Nance to discuss Walt Disney’s first PG film - The Black Hole.

What do you get when you mix Star Wars with a disaster film? You get one of the weirdest movies from the House of Mouse with an A+ cast and a D- script. You also get robots with googly eyes and the love child of Darth Vader and a Cylon (lots of sci-fi references in that sentence). The gang reminiscences about their favorite live-action Disney films, sleeping with your multiple-universe self, the art of matte paintings, and the lack of true science in most science fiction films.

Timestamps Intro (01:00)

Favorite Live Action Disney Films (6:17)

Box office results and Critical Response (21:43)

Behind the Camera (28:21)

In Front of the Camera (32:29)

The Black Hole Discussion (46:17)

Is it a bomb: (105:01)

Outro (114:09)

The Black Hole is directed by Gary Nelson and stars Maximilian Schnell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens, and Tom McLoughlin.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, John

What’s up bombers! Welcome back to your regularly scheduled Not A Bomb podcast. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine films that either bombed financially or were panned critically…or in this case, both! We welcome Sammy back, our good friend from the GGTMC, to discuss 2019’s comic book adaption - Hellboy (2019).

The project began as a follow up to Hellboy II: The Golden Army from 2008. However, Guillermo del Toro was not offered the opportunity to direct the third film and Ron Perlman decided to leave the project. The studio had no choice but to find a new director and attempt a reboot of the franchise.

The gang discusses comic book collecting, Milla Jovovich acting…or lack thereof, fart rock, the behind-the-scenes feud between the director and producer, Neil Marshall’s filmography, and eating Domino’s pizza. Also, please forgive the podcast for one of the worst Bill Cosby impressions ever. We shouldn’t even call it an impression…it’s more like a verbal seizure combined with a bad joke.

Timestamps

Intro - (1:43)

Comic Book Discussion - (3:36)

Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:43)

Movie Guide Review - (22:07)

Behind the Camera - (25:04)

In Front of the Camera - (38:25)

Production and Development - (53:25)

Hellboy Discussion - (59:20)

Is it a Bomb? - (106:42)

Listener Feedback - (111:55)

Outro - Optimism by Weird Heat - (123:42)

Hellboy (2019) is directed by Neil Marshall and stars David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim, and Thomas Haden Church.

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

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy