RRR
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Welcome to India August! We open with S.S. Rajamouli's 2022 epic of friendship and revolution, RRR! We discuss Indian Cinema, entering new worlds through film, the insane stunts and overwhelming emotions of RRR, communicating complex ideas through dance, the production and why we love Beehm and Raju. Also: Michelle proposes a new rating! Seth falls in love! A beloved movie character gets all worked up! Check it out! Our promo today is for Dope Nostalgia! Check out the show on Check out Rimsha's list Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When you sign up you also...
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The OC 20: Welcome to Season Three!
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Welcome to Season 3 of The OC 20! To kick things off, Michelle breaks down all the behind-the-scenes drama from the making of Season 3, and Seth shares the movie references he spotted — including his nerdiest, deepest cut yet. We also dive into what Seth would’ve done differently this season… including who he would’ve killed off. 😬 New episodes drop every Friday in August, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring,...
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Happy Gilmore 2 w/ April
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Fore! Michelle and Seth are joined by April to discuss the latest Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler flick Happy Gilmore 2! That's right folks, it's the sequel no one asked for that ended up being... pretty good?? Wow! They discuss watching Sandler grow older, the nature of call backs and references, how Bad Bunny unites three different worlds and the greatness of Steve Buscemi. Also: Dumb jokes! Smart jokes! The most ridiculous fake hand ever! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server,...
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps with Patrick
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Grab your outerspace records and radiation-proof baby carrier, it's The Fantastic Four: First Steps! Seth is joined by Patrick Vicious of the Chainsaws & Claws podcast to discuss the latest installment of the Marvel movies, Pedro Pascal toning down his suave for Reed Richards, comic accuracy and inaccuracy, leaning into sci-fi and the most distracting blue eyes ever committed to film. Check it out! Follow Patrick on and and check out his podcast Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder...
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Batman & Robin
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Everybody.. Chill. We end So Bad It's Good-ly with a chilly blast of superhero insanity as we talk about Batman & Robin! Schumacher is back with the one thing comic fans can't stand - fun and silliness! We discuss the history of Batman in film, the Rocky Horror parallels, why this movie deserves to be seen and why this movie is a complete mess. Also: Computer Alfred makes some adjustments! Bane friends! Not noticing nipples! Mr. Freeze takes flight! Hey, it's our first ever superhero movie on the main show! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When...
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Interview - Christian Nilsson on Westhampton
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We sat down with writer and director Christian Nilsson to discuss his latest film, Westhampton. It's a story about a film director and how his movie relates to his real life, and how it distorts the truth. We discuss how learning to wrap cables can lead to more work, what happens when a project falls through, creating a new genre of film and Christian's advice to a younger version of himself. Learn more about and check out This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the creative voices behind the films selected for the 30th Stony Brook Film Festival. Use...
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Interview - Jessica Sherif on Chatter
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We spoke with writer and director Jessica Sherif about her new short film, Chatter. It's about two people that meet and walk through NYC as their inner monologues interact. We discuss the experience of being multicultural, how New York City is a filme genre, uncommon ice cream habits and how to work with the voices that limit and encourage our creativity. Learn more about and check out This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the creative voices behind the films selected for the 30th Stony Brook Film Festival. Use code MOVIEFRIENDS to save 25% off your...
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
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That's right folks, from 1978 it's John De Bello's musical thriller about murderous, mutated fruit, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! We discuss self tanning, how the giant tomatoes were built, our favorite tomato kills, how this movie reflects our current political environment and the most insane helicopter crash ever caught on film. Also: Seth sings! Michelle loves earmuffs! We call a phone number! Wow! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on...
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Interview - Roush Niaghi & Greg Morris and Ali Eats America
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What do you when your life starts again? Michelle and Seth talk with Roush Niaghi and Greg Morris, the directors and all around 2-man film crew behind Ali Eats America, a new documentary about the life of Ali Allouche. Diagnosed with cancer, Ali and his mom Jennifer plan a dream trip for after his treatment centered around visiting restaurants across America. Roush and Greg discuss navigating the medical system, dealing with an ever changing story and how sometimes the most difficult things are the ones that bring us life. This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the...
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Interview - Scott Burkhardt & Jacob Daniel Smith and We Buy Houses
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Seth and Michelle sat down with director Scott Burkhardt and actor Jacob Daniel Smith to discuss their new short film We Buy Houses. It's about the inhabitants of a real life neighborhood dealing with gentrification and how it impacts all of those involved. The discussion ranges from getting clean audio in an abandoned building, being open to new creative opportunities as they happen and letting go of a project and letting it stand on it's own. Check out Scott's work at and learn more about This interview is part of a series we are doing to highlight the creative voices behind the...
info_outlineIn our longest episode EVER we discuss the weirdest movie we've ever talked about, Michael Rubbo's The Peanut Butter Solution! We discuss the history of the film series it's a part of, the new rules this movie introduces about ghosts and the afterlife, the uncomfortable b plot with Connie, the simultaneously unneccesary and underused plotline of the 4 brothers, the worst dad on planet earth and the yogurt diet. Also: Celine Dion! Hair coats! Bird paintings! Check it out, if you dare!
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