On the heels of directing V for Vendetta, James McTeigue decided to bring a stylized ninja story to the silver screen called, Ninja Assassin. Legend says that the movie cut the hearts of viewers everywhere who loved it, but the hearts of critics were apparently made of iron. Join the team of The Bottom Shelf as they look to discover if it’s better than what the critics say, or if it truly belongs on, The Bottom Shelf!

Straight to Amazon Prime comes War of the Worlds (2025), a “screen-life” style alien invasion film starring Ice Cube as a DHS agent watching humanity unravel through monitors and phones. Critics say the shaky visuals, heavy product placement, and flat script make it a disaster — but could this modern spin on H.G. Wells’ classic actually be a hidden gem? Or does it truly belong on… The Bottom Shelf?

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On the heels of the release of “Bloodsport,” Mark DiSalle got to work on a new action pack martial arts movie about a man out to prove he’s the best at fighting style that he’s just learned. Bloodsport 2! er…. Kickboxer! This Jean-Claude Van Damme movie worth watching? Is it better than what the critics say? Or does it truly belong on… The Bottom Shelf?

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In 1988, during the height of the Karate Movie boom, Jean-Claude Van Damme exploded into popculture with what some would call a cult classic. It was a film that was based on true… well mostly true… well we aren’t really sure about that either… story about one man fighting to be the best that he could ever be. No, not in a Pokemon Tournament… But a bloodsport called the Kumite! Is this 1988 film better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong on… the Bottom Shelf

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In 2015, the makers of War Room and Pendragon: Sword of His father, created an action packed revolutionary war Assassins Creed like movie that was meant to inspire to be more than they were. It was met, however, with very poor reviews. But is it better than what the critics say? Can this film be more than it was? Or does it truly belong on… the Bottom Shelf

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In 1977 everyone’s favorite webslinger came to the big screen… on small screens. While the spin off series is generally remembered fondly the movie was critically caught in a web of bad reviews. Is it better than what critics say? Or does it truly belong on… The Bottom Shelf?

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Welcome to a special episode of The Bottom Shelf! This time, we’re diving into Madame Web, the latest addition to the Spider-Man universe. Join our hosts—John, Dallas, and Force Ghost Branson—as they dig into this standalone origin story of one of Marvel’s most mysterious heroines. With plenty of laughs and a critical eye, the team breaks down the film’s highs and lows, from its intriguing premise to its more controversial choices. So, is Madame Web a hidden gem or a stumble in the Spider-Verse? Grab some popcorn and let’s find out!

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In 1991, Yoshiyuki Toninoia attempted to invent the Gundam franchise with a new action-packed Gundam series. Sadly due to – Reasons – the series was turned into a movie that is considered to be a critical fail.  But is Gundam F91 better than what the critics say? Or does it really belong on… the Bottom Shelf?

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1960’s Batman featuring Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo Batman and Robin, is notoriously campy and tongue and cheek. But what about their 1966 movie? Is it just as campy? Does it make it a bad movie? Join us as our team and special guest (and original member), Kevin Joshua Burnham, tackles this notorious Bat-Film

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This past we our team had the opportunity to be at Geek’d Con in Shreveport, LA! While there John had a question for Geek’d Con-goers… “What’s your favorite bad movie?”  Come hear some of their suggestions and then let us know your thoughts on their movie choices!

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