Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
What are the The Best 1980s & 1990s Movies? Do you find yourself asking if the movies we loved while growing up were really that good? Have you caught yourself thinking, “why don’t make movies like they use to?” Can you still remember spending your Friday Nights searching for the perfect movie rental at Blockbuster Video? Do you know what Blockbuster Video is? If you answered yes, then this is the podcast for you! Website: http://shatthemovies.com/the-best-80s-90s-movies/ Email: [email protected]
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Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
04/25/2024
Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)
John Candy is the kind of guy you want as your uncle, your travel buddy or your best friend. But does he work as a private investigator cracking a complicated kidnapping? "Who's Harry Crumb?" rolled the dice to find out. Falling somewhere between "Fletch" and "Ace Ventura," this 1989 comedy was largely predictable, mostly uninteresting and painfully miscast, but it had its moments. Absurd disguises, a loveable sidekick, non sequiturs and uncomfortable outfits kept things irreverent and memorable. And for an '80s movie, that's sometimes all you need. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The King of Comedy (1983)
04/18/2024
The King of Comedy (1983)
When people think DeNiro and Scorsese, it's generally mob hits or boxing rings. But 1983's "The King of Comedy" is an often-overlooked exploration of television fame that shows just how funny, dark and thought-provoking the actor-director pair can be in any genre. Listener Charlie in L.A., who brought us "Boogie Nights," is back with another stellar commission that led to some interesting topics, including when it's OK to ask for an autograph, who the new acting royalty is in Hollywood, whether Sandra Bernhard helped or hurt the movie and when being agreeable becomes creepy. If you've never thought much of Jerry Lewis, wondered where Todd Phillips got his inspiration for "Joker" or wanted to hear Gene gush over early '80s fashion, this is the episode for you. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Cabin Boy (1994)
04/09/2024
Cabin Boy (1994)
Once upon a time, there was a movie about an unlikeable fancy lad joining the unlikeable crew of a ship called The Filthy Whore after David Letterman tried to sell him a monkey, but at least it had Tim Burton as the director. Until it didn't. This week, Shat The Movies brings you "Cabin Boy," the 1994 box-office bomb that nearly sank Chris Elliott's career and left the Shat Crew scratching their heads. On one hand, this movie is terrifically quotable, wonderfully quirky and loaded with comedic talent. On the other hand, viewers might find themselves asking where the budget went, what year it's supposed to be set in and why a flying cupcake is spitting tobacco. Was "Cabin Boy" horribly marketed? Did the writers run out of material? What would happen if a Viking had sex with a shark? We dive into these questions and more in this week's episode. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Hardbodies (1984)
04/05/2024
Hardbodies (1984)
Shat The Movies was made for movies like "Hardbodies," a motion picture originally planned for the Playboy Channel but released in theaters because America needed boobs. This 1985 skin flick has all the tropes you'd expect: women in bikinis, beach parties, waterbeds and cheesy lines. But "Hardbodies" surprised us with a few unexpected moments: a no-means-no stance on sexual harassment, a heartwarming makeover scene, an exploration of aging and a woman banged so hard she bursts through the roof of a limousine. In this episode, the Shat Crew explores the charm of bad writing, what qualifies as transactional sex and how marketing ruins everything. Gene marvels at the many kinds of breasts he didn't know existed, and Dick debates with Ash on whether America has gotten fatter or cinema has become more inclusive. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Let It Ride (1989)
03/30/2024
Let It Ride (1989)
"Let It Ride" is a 1989 comedy starring Richard Dreyfuss as Jay Trotter, a perpetually unlucky gambler who, after overhearing a tip about a longshot horse, decides to bet all his savings on it. As Jay's luck suddenly turns around, he finds himself on an exhilarating winning streak at the racetrack, encountering various eccentric characters along the way. Despite facing doubts and temptations, Jay chooses to let his winnings ride, leading to a thrilling climax where his faith in luck and optimism are put to the test. The film is a comedic and heartwarming exploration of gambling, optimism, and the thrill of taking risks. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Do The Right Thing (1989)
03/20/2024
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Discussing race in America is never easy, and it was even harder in 1989 when Spike Lee released "Do The Right Thing," a film filled with ambiguity, tension and Rosie Perez dancing. This supersized episode, commissioned by listener Grant Leisure, compelled the Shat Crew to take a hard look at police brutality, gentrification, reverse racism and freedom of expression. But, being Shat, your hosts also took the time to debate proper thermostat settings, what's wrong with Ash's computer and whether Gene Lyons is white. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Matilda (1996)
03/13/2024
Matilda (1996)
Before "Matilda the Musical," "Madeline" and "Coraline," there was Danny DeVito's 1996 adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda," a film the entire Shat Crew enjoyed — for very different reasons. Ash was the most familiar with "Matilda," having seen it in theaters. Gene had read other Dahl books and knew what to expect. Dick, once again, confused it with another movie. And that devolved into the tangential conversations you'd expect from the Shat Crew: What constitutes child abuse? Did J. K. Rowling rip off Roald Dahl? Which kid in the movie is cutest? Was Bruce Bogtrotter a hero because was fat? Or was he a hero who happened to be fat? Was Trunchbull "Eastern Bloc?" Was Matilda a bully? Did Miss Honey's secret really qualify as "dark?" It was all up to debate. As was the question of whether DeVito's choices worked. One thing's for sure, his casting was spot-on, wrangling comedic talent like Paul Reubens, Jon Lovitz and Rhea Perlman to score this movie some serious Weird Points. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Perfect (1985)
03/08/2024
Perfect (1985)
We've all seen that scene from "Perfect" where John Travolta is humping his way through a Jamie Lee Curtis aerobics class, but there's another two hours to this 1985 box-office bomb. And we had to watch all of it. Longtime Shat The Movies beer buddy Scott in Friendswood, Texas, was kind enough to commission a film about Gene Lyons' three favorite topics: journalism, fitness and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Not to be left out, Dick Ebert had lots to say about sex with elite athletes. And Ash got into a car accident. What genre is "Perfect?" Do newsrooms run on self-loathing? How is 2024 gym etiquette different from 40 years earlier, and did we need so much footage of Jamie Lee Curtis driving? Find out for yourself in this week's episode of Shat The Movies. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)
02/29/2024
The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)
"The Legend of Billie Jean" had a little something for each Shat The Movies host. Gene got his Honda Elite scooter. Ash got her Christian Slater. And Big D got Helen Slater with no bra. But that's not why listener BreAnn M. commissioned this 1985 coming-of-age film. For her, "The Legend of Billie Jean" was an inspiration, a gateway to feminism and a radical view of what kids could do. In this episode, the Shat Crew debates whether all Gulf Coast states are the same, whether men are as bad as the movie makes them out to be and whether teens are a powerful force or apathetic losers. Gene offers some tips on how to make a powerful video for the media. Ash rails against the "these darn kids" messaging of '80s films. And Big D describes what would really happen to Billie Jean and her gang in the real world. Other topics range from the accuracy of police snipers to the plausibility of life in Vermont. And, of course, everyone loves Pat Benatar. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Gattaca (1997)
02/21/2024
Gattaca (1997)
When listener Rob F. commissioned "Gattaca" in honor of his father, we all remembered it as beautiful, futuristic and distinct. Oddly enough, we couldn't remember much else. We remembered Ethan Hawke but not his lengthy voiceovers. We remembered Jude Law but not the incinerator scene. We remembered Uma Thurman but not her character's heart condition. This 1997 sci-fi debut for director Andrew Niccol made some interesting choices, like casting loads of TV talent and pretending Jude Law and Ethan Hawke look anything alike. And it also had some swagger, like pinstripe spacesuits and film-noir vibes. The Shat Crew was left to debate: Is "Gattaca" a case of style over substance, or is it a visionary film that went underappreciated for years? Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Pump Up The Volume (1990)
02/15/2024
Pump Up The Volume (1990)
Shat The Movies didn't invent sexual perversion, edgy attitudes and impeccable taste in music, we just perfected it. More than 25 years earlier, Christian Slater inspired teens to "talk hard" in the 1990 box office bomb "Pump Up The Volume." Ash was delighted when listener Eric commissioned this coming-of-age movie to highlight his belief in the power of listening. Dick Ebert viewed it from a parent's perspective, and Gene was aghast at Happy Harry Hard-on's terrible microphone discipline. As the Shat Crew debate whether a teen can suffer in the affluent suburbs, they touch on the King of Teen Angst, rites of passage, how to unmask a pirate-radio host, microwave explosions and whether "Pump Up The Volume" is just "Footloose" minus the dancing. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Short Circuit (1986)
02/07/2024
Short Circuit (1986)
We noticed all the biggest podcasts seem to have celebrity hosts, murder or hot takes. Shat The Movies lacks star power. And it doesn't have thrilling true-crime tales. So this week we're banking on misguided opinions as we plug into "Short Circuit." Big D doesn't think Johnny 5 is really alive. Ash believes this is Ally Sheedy's worst performance. And Gene is convinced Ben Jabituya isn't Indian. Two of them are wrong, and Gene wrote this episode description. Despite their divergent opinions, the Shat Crew agreed on a lot of things about this 1986 Steve Guttenberg comedy: The robot design is classic. The film is oddly paced. And NOVA's security force is a bunch of dicks. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Fire in the Sky (1993)
01/30/2024
Fire in the Sky (1993)
Before Arizona was the playground of retired athletes and conservative Californians, it was a quiet, spooky place full of Old West ghosts, dusty roads and alien abductions. We're taking you back to the Travis Walton story with "Fire in the Sky." Released in the same year "The X Files" debuted, "Fire in the Sky" terrified a young Gene Lyons, who went day camping in the same woods where aliens scooped up a logger in 1975, slapped jelly in his mouth and stuck a needle in his eye. In this episode commissioned by letter carriers Carlos and Natasha, the Shat Crew debates which podcast host is the bravest, when it's OK to leave a friend for dead and why it's so hard to believe aliens exist. Grown-up Gene and Big D see the film's rebel through new eyes. Ash gushes over David Duchovny (who isn't even in this movie), and everyone agrees Travis' friends and family are idiots. Come to think of it, so is Travis. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Legend (1985)
01/24/2024
Legend (1985)
Shat The Movies power couple Carlos and Natasha were kind enough to gift the Shat Crew three film commissions of our choice. So we used the first to fill a glaring omission in the Pantheon of Shat: "Legend." Nursing a "Hawk The Slayer" hangover, Ash was a bit worried venturing back into her beloved fantasy genre, but she quickly discovered Legend's production value was top-notch. Gene was impressed with dwarven heroics, and Big D felt like he was having a bad acid trip. But all three Shat hosts agreed on three things: Tom Cruise looked ridiculous, Ridley Scott builds incredible worlds, and Tim Curry is a god. In this episode, your hosts discuss the difference between alicorn, unicorn and Pegasus while plunging into less critical questions, including: Why does Jack abandon his loot? Was the enchanted dress all that enchanting? How long is too long to play Frisbee with metal platters? Are goth girls dirty, sexy or both? Did Darkness deserve banishment? And which version of "Legend" is the right one to watch? Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
01/15/2024
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Shat The Movies takes its anglophilia to a new level with an English commissioner, an English guest host and a movie that epitomizes the English film renaissance: "Four Weddings and a Funeral." Rob Will Taylor joins Ash and Gene to discuss the reality of British weddings, why they start so early and why they suck for guests. The Shat Crew also explores the tragic tale of Charlotte Coleman, the charm of Hugh Grant and Ash's favorite sex scene ever. In this episode, Gene assumes Dick Ebert's mantle of Curious Average American Guy, asking about British phone habits, whether viewers are supposed to hate Andie MacDowell and how sleeping at pubs works. Ash applauds a powerful scene that still packs a punch. And Rob rails against That Fucking Song. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Hawk The Slayer (1980)
01/10/2024
Hawk The Slayer (1980)
When listener Joe asked to commission a pair of films for his grandmother's 100th birthday, the Shat Crew never suspected his first choice would be "Hawk The Slayer." And the surprises didn't end there. This low-budget 1980 sword-and-sorcery fantasy treated us to machine-gun crossbows, a magical fisting sword and Jack Palance in a cape. We also got a Lord Rockingham soundtrack, serious Medieval Times vibes, a draggy dark wizard and a possible cinematic record for Most Improvised Grills In A LARPing Motion Picture. Can Dick Ebert convince Ash and Gene this Rifftrax-worthy movie deserves anything more than 4 wipes? Listen to find out! Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Death Becomes Her (1992)
01/03/2024
Death Becomes Her (1992)
If you had to assemble a film canon, a collection of movies you'll never outgrow, what would be in it? For listener Shawn, the answer is simple: "Death Becomes Her." We're kicking off 2024 with cutting-edge computer-generated effects (for 1992), life lessons about immortality and Goldie Hawn in a fat suit. As Big D explores the appeal of "Death Becomes Her" to the gay community, Ash dives into her skin-care routine, and Gene drools over Isabella Rossellini's ... umm ... mansion. And what Shat The Movies episode would be complete without references to "Rocky Horror Picture Show," Bruce Willis and hilarious eulogies? Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Philadelphia Experiment 2 (1993)
12/29/2023
Philadelphia Experiment 2 (1993)
Proving that we always save the Shat for last, Shat The Movies humbly presents its final film review for 2023: "Philadelphia Experiment 2." It's a movie full of time travel, family drama and big people giving small performances. Closing out the Month of Mark from Minneapolis, this 1993 sci-fi sleeper has all the feels of a prescription-drug ad mixed with military mistakes, questionable casting and wacky cinematography. In this episode, Dick argues that "Philadelphia Experiment 2" could have presented a more fun view of a dystopian 1993 ruled by Nazis (Ash thought it was plenty fun), and Gene helps him through a "Roger moment" while earning the Nobel Prize for Explaining B Movies. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Elf (2003)
12/26/2023
Elf (2003)
What more do you want from Christmas than some warm fuzzies, friends returning from afar and the miracle of Shat The Movies covering another film from the new millennium? Maybe some Will Farrell. "Elf" is the rare movie that old people like Dick Ebert and young people like Ash's kids can equally enjoy. It's timeless, hilarious, a bit optimistic and a clever nod to the Christmas classics that came before. In this episode, the Shat Crew discusses Zooey Deschanel's singing, the perils of an all-sugar diet, New York City peaking in 2005, what makes a good Christmas movie, whether we're losing our holiday spirit, the "Elf" test ending that bombed, Central Park Rangers and the national treasures that are Bob Newhart and the late James Caan. Merry Christmas, everyone, and thank you for listening. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Go (1999)
12/20/2023
Go (1999)
The Month of Mark from Minneapolis enters its Christmas phase with the 1999 crime comedy "Go." Or, as we like to call it, "MTV Magnolia." While Gene praises the film's optimistic attitude toward drug use, he struggles with painful memories of how trivia failed to make him popular. Ash compares director Doug Liman to Quentin Tarantino, and Dick tries to convince his co-hosts that being middle-aged is cooler than being young and dumb. "Go" provided the Shat Crew with plenty to discuss, including Timothy Olyphant as a sexy drug dealer, unexpected vehicular violence, strip clubs after threesomes, '90s soundtracks, hiding bodies and where to shoot an Englishman. Special thanks to listener Rob T. for his production assistance on this episode. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
12/16/2023
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Ash is back! Shat The Movies' "female expert" rejoins the team and breaks the millennial wall to cover her favorite movie: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Topics in this episode run the gamut from manic pixie dream girls to breakups to losing pets. Gene airs some personal grievances about ex-girlfriends who needed to talk "right now;" Dick questions why people are allowed to relabel their character flaws as strengths; and Ash asks if "Eternal Sunshine" is the most honest love story ever made. Does Clementine suck, or does Joel just remember her that way? How close is memory-eraser technology to becoming reality? Does Big D need to do more hallucinogens to work through childhood trauma? We explore these questions and more as Shat The Movies kicks off the Month of Mark from Minneapolis. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Quick and the Dead (1995)
12/07/2023
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
What do "The Quick and the Dead" and NBA Jam have in common? Is loose clothing appropriate for quick-draw competitions? How many flashbacks is too many? Commissioner Edwin instructed the Shat Crew to drink a few beers and have fun with this episode, and we were happy to oblige. Technically, Big D drank decaf coffee, but Gene made up for it with a few Red Trolleys. Along the way, Dick Ebert offered explosives advice and narrated "The Quick and the Dead" camera movement. Gene noted moments where he could feel Joss Whedon's influence, and both hosts agreed its pretty cool to see a kid shoot her dad in the face. For those listeners deeply invested in our chronic discussion of Gene Hackman vs Kevin Spacey, this episode settles the matter once-and-for-all while tipping a hat to Sam Raimi's unmistakable style. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Blood of Heroes (1989)
11/30/2023
The Blood of Heroes (1989)
If you made a mashup of Shat The Movies films, "The Blood of Heroes" might be the result. It has a dose of "Mad Max," a pinch of "Blade Runner," two tablespoons of "Robot Jox" and just a hint of "The Sandlot." Definitely an acquired taste. Rutger Hauer returns to a dark, wet dystopia in this 1989 sci-fi cult classic that spawned the real-life game of Jugger and reminded Dick Ebert of all the niche sports he discovered in the early days of the pandemic. "The Blood of Heroes" piqued the Shat Crew's curiosity in a way few movies have, leading to questions about post-apocalyptic aristocracy, water conservation, armor design, measuring time in stones, nerd dream girls and the logistic of carrying large furniture as luggage. Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Young Guns II (1990)
11/23/2023
Young Guns II (1990)
Of all the '80s movies that needed a sequel, "Young Guns" wasn't one of them. But when you quadruple the budget, beef up the cast and toss in Christian Slater, the Shat Crew (and commissioner Kelly B.) certainly will saddle up. This 1990 Western is more "The Ballad of Brushy Bill Roberts" than an accurate retelling of the events following the Lincoln County War—with questionable wound care, incredible distances traveled, oddly accurate "wanted" posters, terrible Old Face and the notion that anyone would want to boink William Petersen. In this episode, hear about Big D's powwow adventure, play "Navajo or Shakespeare," learn how a Jenny Wright nude scene could possibly be a bad thing and decide whether Aragorn really needed to be in "Young Guns II." Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
11/16/2023
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
If you aren't a Kathleen Turner fan, haven't experienced a young Nicolas Cage or want to see what would happen if Francis Ford Coppola directed a time-travel fantasy rom-com, "Peggy Sue Got Married" is the movie for you. Both Shat The Movies hosts went into this 1986 film with low expectations, and each found something to appreciate. Dick Ebert appreciated the life lessons about living "in the now." And Gene Lyons did flips when he noticed the same cast playing the older versions of themselves. Jim Carrey didn't even change his hair! And you know the Shat Crew can't resist any movie featuring a bootstrap paradox, burrito theory, amazing grandparents and teen sex. Was "Peggy Sue Got Married" the original multiverse movie? Would you give a finger to be 10 years younger? Do time travelers have an obligation to preserve the future? All these questions are answered in this week's episode. SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Bowfinger (1999)
11/09/2023
Bowfinger (1999)
Who doesn't love a movie about making a movie? Who doesn't love Eddie Murphy? Who doesn't love Steve Martin? By the end of our "Bowfinger" podcast, you'll find out exactly who. Along the way, you'll hear Big D downplay the tragedy of Anne Heche's death. Gene will explain his fascination with Gogglebox. And you'll discover this 1999 comedy's connection to the Church of Scientology. As the Shat Crew considers a move to Michigan, your hosts also reveal what exactly they'd do for a shot at stardom (Big D would do a bit more than Gene would) and reflect back on the pop hit "Boogie in Your Butt." SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Cat's Eye (1985)
10/31/2023
Cat's Eye (1985)
This year's Shat The Movies Spooktacular brings you three movies in one: It's the 1985 horror anthology "Cat's Eye." What do all the stories have in common? A cat, Drew Barrymore and a heavy dependence on Stephen King's name recognition. In this episode, Gene questions why anyone would own a cat. Big D makes the case for rabbits being the ultimate pets, and both hosts admit to using racist terms they didn't know were racist. The Shat Crew also debate the value of aversion therapy, speculate that Robert Hays has petite feet and consider whether all horror movies should at least be Rated R. Was that tiny troll a puppet or a dude in a suit? Should you always believe kids? Does Scotland use miles or kilometers? We answer these questions and more while playing Stephen King Bingo. Happy Halloween! SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Godfather (1972)
10/27/2023
The Godfather (1972)
Shat The Movies has dabbled in films from the 1970s, but we've never reached back this far. More than 50 years ago, a Francis Ford Coppola epic changed the way America viewed organized crime and set a new standard for storytelling. This is "The Godfather." And who better to commission this film about family than an Italian-American listener from New Jersey with fond memories of sharing mob movies with his dad? For Matt "Don Chachi" Ciampi, the Shat Crew pays its respects to Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Abe Vigoda and, yes, even Talia Shire. Shat The Movies editor Rob joins Gene and Dick as they debate "The Godfather" pacing, dissect the wedding scene and give props to Don Corleone's cat. Gene explains why Tom Hagen is an absolute badass, while Big D finds heroes in Michael and Vito Corleone. And Rob praises the genius of the dinner scene. This movie is full of morality questions, and the Shat Crew gets into them: Was Michael a jerk for marrying Apollonia? Were the killings personal or just business? Should Vito have been more generous? Is Michael a villain? And, naturally, could "The Godfather" have been better without all the nepotism? This is a big one, and we hope you enjoy it. Here's "The Godfather." SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Sneakers (1992)
10/19/2023
Sneakers (1992)
"Sneakers" is to Dick Ebert as "Hackers" is to Gene Lyons. This 1992 thriller doesn't have flashy graphics, funky fashions or a techno soundtrack—but it does have Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd and Robert Redford. In loafers. With its playful tone, low barrier to entry and established cast, this gateway thriller appeals to the familiar to explain the cutting-edge. And Big D likes that. "Sneakers" also has unexpected jokes, serious schemes and nostalgic tech. And Gene Lyons likes that. But the movie isn't perfect. Among its flaws are a cavalier treatment of a superweapon, potential abuse of a blind character, unimaginative demands and a smidge too much predictability. SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Warriors (1979)
10/12/2023
The Warriors (1979)
"The Warriors" is a movie that many people quote but few truly appreciate, at least not as much as listeners Carlos The Mailman and Natasha The Mail Lady. And for them, Big D faced his childhood fears and ventured back to 1979 New York. In this episode, Dick Ebert ranks "The Warriors" diverse gangs, highlights their fashion arms race and argues Cyrus' assassination was an inside job. Gene Lyons offers alternative names for The Warriors, breaks down the restroom rumble and explains why his beloved Baseball Furies really let him down. The Shat Crew also sets the record straight on The Punks, examines the multiple versions of the film and applauds the studio's decision to portray a racially integrated street gang as the film's protagonists. SUBSCRIBE Android: Apple: All: CONTACT Email: Website: Leave a Voicemail: Web: Leave a Voicemail: Call: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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