Not a Bomb

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Not a Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we reexamine some of the most notorious box office flops or critically panned films and see if they deserve a second chance. Spousal picks continue in February as Troy’s wonderful wife, Tabitha, not only picks the film but joins the discussion on 1982’s musical/comedy - Grease 2. Adding to the madness is our great friend, Sammy from the GGMTC.

Differing opinions are all over this episode. Troy and Brad are clearly not huge fans of this cult favorite while Tabitha and Sammy have apparently joined a cult based on Grease 2. Listen as Brad talks about his sexual awakenings, Troy fights with his wife and dog, and Sammy gets a lesson on reproduction.

Timestamps

(01:10) - Intro Music

(01:35) - Episode Intro

(07:10 - Guest Questions

(15:40) - Financial Number and Critical Response

(22:25) - Grease 2 Production

(46:12) - Grease 2 Discussion

(117:07) - Is it a Bomb?

(122:13) - Listener Email

(129:10) - Outro - Optimism by Weird Heat

Grease 2 is directed by Patricia Birch and starts Maxwell Caulfield, Michelle Pfeiffer, Adrian Zmed, Lorma Luft, Didi Conn, Eve Arden, Sid Caesar, Dody Goodman, Tab Hunter, and Connie Stevens.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy, Tabitha

Welcome back to a “Jellicle” episode of Not A Bomb podcast. Spousal picks continue as Brad’s wonderful wife, Natalie, picks 2019’s musical - Cats. In a film that truly must be seen to believe, Cats is the live-action adaption of the stage musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Considered one of the worst films of all time and one of the biggest bombs, Cats turns some of the greatest living actors into weird CGI cat-humanoids and some of the most bizarre “cat acting” ever seen.

Troy and Brad discuss everything from accidental CGI cat buttholes, spending four months in cat school, weird set designs with scaling issues, the meaning of jellicle, dancing cockroaches, and so, so much more. Additionally, Brad declares to hate musicals, only to realize he likes a ton of musicals. Oh, and Taylor Swift isn’t the main character - Brad was confused for most of the film. But she kinda plays a cat drug dealer so…yeah, there’s that.

Timestamps

(00:55) - Intro

(02:06) - Cats Musical Interlude

(02:39) - Brad’s Wife Film Intro

(03:46) - General Discussion

(21:15) - Box Office Numbers and Critical Response

(25:46) - Development of Cats

(49:14) - Cats Film Discussion

(89:48) - Listener Email

(104:04) - Outro - Optimism by Weird Heat

Cats is directed by Tom Hooper and stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, Francesca Hayward.

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Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! Normally, this is the podcast where the gang tries to champion films that were either financial flops or critically panned. BUT NOT TODAY! For this month, Troy and Brad have recruited their amazing wives to pick the films they discuss, and it starts off worse than anyone could have imagined. Tabitha Sauer, the sublime and loving wife of Troy, picks 1997’s comedy (?) - The Pest. Yes, the guys immediately regret their theme for this month and contemplate whether to quit the podcast. Fortunately, or unfortunately for all of you since this episode exists, they managed to get through this week’s viewing experience.

Listen as Troy loses his mind and continually curses like he’s in a Martin Scorsese film and Brad wonders how in the world The Pest has a 68% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This is why we can’t have nice things!

The Pest is “directed” by Paul Miller and stars John Leguizamo and Jeffery Jones.

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Cast: Brad, Troy

3, 2, 1, Let’s Jam! The gang is all here for latest edition of Not A Bomb Watches! We continue our journey through the 1998 science fiction/western - Cowboy Bebop. The guys are so happy to finally be back talking Cowboy Bebop.

On this episode, the guys discuss Session 21 - Boogie-Woogie Feng-Shui and Session 22 - Cowboy Funk.

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Cowboy Bebop on Amazon - | Blu Ray | Digital |

Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

Manos: The Hands of Fate is known as one of the worst films ever made. This 1966 film has been parodied on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and also has a featured audio commentary by RiffTrax. Not A Bomb had the pleasure of talking to one of the last surviving actors, Jackey Neyman Jones. She is the actress known for playing the role of Debbie in Manos: The Hands of Fate as well as the author of Growing Up with Manos the Hands of Fate.

Jackey has worked tirelessly to keep the legacy of Manos alive. During our interview she talks how a bet with a famous Hollywood writer turned into a movie, the disastrous world premiere of the film, how the film was rediscovered by the MST3K community, and reconnecting with her father. The stories surrounding this cult classic film are even more crazy than Torgo’s onscreen antics!

TIMESTAMPS

(1:37) - Intro to the show

(8:25) - Music Interlude

(8:47) - Interview with Jackey Neyman Jones

(73:36) - Music Interlude

(73:56) - Manos: The Hands of Fate film discussion

(91:54) - Outro

Please check out Jackey Etsy Page - JackeysManos

Growing Up with Manos Amazon Link

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Cast: Brad, Troy

This week on the podcast, we close out our month long discussion on the biggest bombs of 2021 with the historical epic - The Last Duel. Based on a book of the same name and finding its inspiration from real-life events, The Last Duel was the biggest box office flop of 2021.

To assist in our discussion, Troy and Brad welcome, once again, Sammy from the GGMTC. The guys dive deep into some of Ridley Scott’s lesser-known films, questionable haircuts, nine-inch noses, millennials, the #MetToo movement, and……….. Brad’s public meltdown over 2021’s Free Guy (this alone is worth downloading the episode).

The Last Duel is directed by Ridley Scott and star Matt Damn, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

To celebrate the end of 2021 and participate in awards season, Troy and Brad bring you the first annual - Not A Bomb: Bomby Awards.

The guys nominate and pick their favorite films from all the movies discussed last year in the following categories: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Action Scene / Sequence, Worst Movie, Favorite First Time Watch of 2021, and Best Picture. Yep, movies from all different genres and decades battle for these coveted awards and attempt to take home their very own “Bomby.”

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Cast: Brad, Troy

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. This is the show where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by the critics. This week, the gang checks out a film from the far-off land of Denmark, 2021’s action/comedy/drama - Riders of Justice. At first glance, this one looks like a dark, humorous revenge story and can easily be thrown into the John Wick/Taken pile. However, Riders of Justice is a much deeper and meditative movie.

Troy and Brad bring back their buddy, Sammy from the GGMTC, to help with a discussion about free will, predestination, religion, and fatherhood. Ultimately, the gang determines if a small film from Denmark is truly a bomb or one of the best movies to hit US theaters in 2021.

Riders of Justice is directed by Anders Thomas Jensen and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, Lars Brygmann, and Nicolas Bro. Check out Jensen’s previous work - Flickering Lights, and Men & Chicken.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

What’s up bombers, and welcome back to another great episode of Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the podcast where we reexamine films that bombed at the box office or were panned by critics. This month, the boys are taking a look at some of the biggest bombs of 2021. On this episode, Troy and Brad are joined by our resident comic book expert, John Nance, to tackle James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. This latest entry in the franchise comes five years after 2016’s absolute abysmal offering, Suicide Squad.

Where 2016’s film failed, The Suicide Squad really shines. The movie has an amazing cast, witty writing, funny jokes, violent action, and a land shark. The gang ponders why this film failed to make an impact at the box-office while all other superhero films in 2021 succeeded. Ultimately, Not A Bomb decides if 2021’s The Suicide Squad is truly a bomb!

The Suicide Squad is directed by James Gunn and stars Maggot Robbie, Idris Elba, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, and Peter Capaldi.

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Cast: Brad, Troy, John

Happy New Year, and welcome back to another face kicking episode of Not A Bomb. Using the “Donnie Yen” clause in the podcast bylaws, the boys are starting the new year talking about 2021’s Hong Kong police/action film - Raging Fire. This is Benny Chan’s final directorial film before his passing in 2020 and feels like a throwback to classic Hong Kong cinema of the 80’s and 90’s. Raging Fire is the story of a righteous cop who must cross paths with his former protégé. Both Troy and Brad think this is one of the best action films from last year, if not the last 5 years, and recommend you seek it out immediately.

To kick off the podcast, the guys talk about their holiday break and some of the films they watched. Additionally, Troy explains the reason why there are seven production companies on this film and the difficulties working within the Chinese government. Oh, and obviously, the boys guy-crush over Donnie Yen for a solid hour.

Raging Fire is directed by Benny Chan and stars Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, and Qin Lan.

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Cast: Brad, Troy