Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Chris and Ryan dive into a trio of indie sci-fi films that all factor in a time loop element. We start with 2013's "Coherence," certainly one of the more unique films in this subgenre, though the hosts have a bit of a disagreement on the film itself. Continuing the disagreements, they move into "Triangle" from 2009, in which one of us thinks it doesn't use its time loop element to its full potential, and the other was able to roll with it in its raw horror/thriller genre elements. Finally, we move into 2007's "Timecrimes," where we finally find some common ground in praising its minimal, lo-fi approach, beautiful cinematography, and sturdy performances.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three spoof comedies that each tackle a niche genre of filmmaking. We start with 2009's laugh-a-minute "Black Dynamite;" a loving tribute to the blaxploitation genre as well as the best spoof since the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker days. And like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," we argue that the gags are so well-constructed that it's still funny even if you have no familiarity with the blaxploitation genre (but it's even funnier if you do). Then, we move into David Gordon Green's infamous 2011 stoner "sword and sorcery" bomb "Your Highness;" a film that admittedly mimics the genre lovingly and knowledgeably, but has no real, what are they called? *Checks notes* Oh yeah, jokes. Finally, we discuss the 2014 microbudget Canadian giallo spoof "The Editor" from Astron-6, which is dead-bang accurate with its skewering of Italian horror films... but likely will only be funny to those with genre familiarity.  

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, in honor of the release of "Cocaine Bear," Chris and Ryan dive into three films about killer bears. Before the traditional GBW structure, we start with a mini-review of "Cocaine Bear." Then, we move into 1997's "The Edge," the David Mamet-penned "men vs. nature" turned "man vs. man" thriller that's gripping, has great set pieces with the late Bart the Bear, and is a better treaty on class than a lot of its contemporaries like "The Menu" or "Triangle of Sadness." Then, we move into blatant "Jaws" knockoff "Grizzly" from 1976, which sports some terrific gore and bear attack sequences, and a not-so-terrific *gestures broadly at everything.* Finally, we move into what is most likely an alien transmission from outer space with 1977's "Claws."

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three mind-bending sci-fi films from the '90s that all reside on the stepping stone to 1999's groundbreaking "The Matrix." We start with Alex Proyas' 1998 dystopian flick "Dark City," which was shot on the same soundstage as "The Matrix" (which reused some of this film's sets), and is a film that some people prefer to the Wachowski's film. We make a case to praise the film on its own terms, to which there are many things to praise, and argue that no film ripped off the other; just a case of parallel thinking. Then, we move into 1995's "Virtuosity," directed by Brett Leonard of "The Lawnmower Man" fame and starring Denzel Washington, an off-the-chain Russell Crowe, and a slew of character actors. While the film has some high points, we argue that it's not as fun or as inventive as it could be, given the premise. However, what is as fun and as inventive as it could be is the peak of PM Entertainment, 1995's "Hologram Man," to which the two of us gush endlessly about.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, as the NFL season winds to a close after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles in the Super Bowl, Ryan and Chris dive into three different detective films that involve football in some way, whether directly or indirectly. We start with Arthur Penn's vastly underrated 1975 gem "Night Moves," in which Gene Hackman plays an ex-Oakland Raider turned private eye. The melancholy, tight screenplay, and God-tier Hackman performance make it essential viewing. Then, we do a 180 in tone with 1994's "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," yet sports baseline similarities (gumshoe detective, Florida locales, football). Neither Ryan or Chris grew up with this film, so there is no rose-tinted glasses in discussing the film that put Jim Carrey on the map. Finally, we discuss a film that has no football in the plot, but stars former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth, which is 1991's bluntly-stupid and glorious "Stone Cold."

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Chris and Ryan return to the well of holiday-themed slasher movies with a trio of Valentine's Day carnage that's sure to rip your heart out! First, we discuss 1981's "My Bloody Valentine," which came out just under a year after "Friday the 13th" hit paydirt (also distributed by Paramount), yet is superior in every conceivable way. After gushing over the 1981 classic, we go more contemporary with 2001's "Valentine," a film that the two of us are split on (one of us surprisingly went for this retrograde slasher that seems like it's going to be another SCREAM knockoff, but isn't). Then, we do our best to make heads or tails of the 1982 Cannon Films, Playboy Playmate Barbi Benton-starring bizzaro slasher "X-Ray" aka "Hospital Massacre."

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Ryan and Chris dive into a trio of adaptations of popular '80s Saturday morning cartoon shows. First, we start with 2016's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," which is probably the most accurate adaptation of the popular cartoon, and is the second-best TMNT film since the 1990 original. It's unfortunate that its box office haul paid for the sins of its nearly-unwatchable 2014 predecessor. Then, speaking of nearly-unwatchable, we move into 1999's "Inspector Gadget," a film plagued with a long pre-production history, poor test screenings, a hacked-to-the-bone final edit, and the result is a weak adaptation that's too juvenile for adults but too adult for children and therefore is a movie for no one. Finally, we talk about 2021's massive bomb "Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins," which has a frustrating approach to shooting the action, but is the best of the three live-action "G.I. Joe" films, largely because it attempts to be its own thing.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Chris and Ryan dive into a set of films where the protagonist(s) must make a potentially life-threatening delivery underneath a ticking clock. We start with William Friedkin's 1977 masterwork "Sorcerer," a film labeled as a disaster in its time but has sense been re-appraised as one of Friedkin's best works (which we heartily agree with). Then, while we acknowledge it's an apples-and-oranges comparison in tone, it still doesn't offset the fact that 2011's would-be dark comedy "30 Minutes or Less" is light on thrills, laughs, and uses a real-life true crime case rather distastefully as its launching point. Finally, we discuss 2012's earnest-but-goofy high-stakes bike courier thriller, "Premium Rush."

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Ryan and Chris take a look at sci-fi noirs, a perfect peanut-butter-and-chocolate genre blend when done right. We start with one of the best to do it, which is Paul Verhoeven's bold, bloody classic, 1990's "Total Recall." Yes, it is an action-adventure as well, but the mind games, world-building, and sleuthing make it a contender, and we gush endlessly about it. Then, we move into 2021's "Reminiscence," which has a great concept that's unfortunately squandered and ends up feeling like a long TV pilot (fitting that the film comes from the creators of HBO's "Westworld"). Finally, we discuss a movie that is out-of-this-world - both literally and figuratively - in 1989's oddball "Alien Private Eye." This movie has everything: sci-fi, mystery, ambition, dancing, drugs, bad Peter Lorre impersonators, and more!

Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!

This week, Chris and Ryan dive back into their mutually-favorite subject in Nicolas Cage for the third iteration of "Cage Match." In this edition, we discuss films that hinge on the famous Nicolas Cage "freakout" moment. We start with Panos Cosmatos' 2018 doom metal mood piece "Mandy," with both hosts noting that it was one of their respective favorite moviegoing experiences, specifically for the "freakout" moment, which showcases some of the best acting of Cage's career. That and it's just one beautiful, brutal picture. Then, we move into the 2021 stinker "Willy's Wonderland," which clearly never made it past the cocktail napkin pitch of "A mute Nicolas Cage fights animatronics." Finally, we move into what was perhaps the start of the meme-ification of Nicolas Cage, which is Neil LaBute's 2006 remake of "The Wicker Man." While neither of us will go to bat for the film as being a misunderstand gem, we both agree there's at least a bit more going on than just the infamous "NOT THE BEES!" tirade.