Jerry Maguire (1996)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week, Shat The Movies dives into Jerry Maguire, Cameron Crowe’s 1996 romantic dramedy that gave us mission statements, sports agents, and more endlessly quoted lines than almost any movie of the decade. Tom Cruise stars as Jerry, a high-powered agent whose sudden moral awakening costs him everything except one loyal client, one overwhelmed single mom, and one very intense kid obsessed with the human head. Gene and Big D revisit Cuba Gooding Jr.’s explosive Oscar-winning performance, debate whether Jerry is genuinely changing or just professionally spiraling, and unpack why this movie...
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True Colors (1991)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re revisiting True Colors (1991), where friendship and ambition collide in a very 90s way. John Cusack and James Spader play college friends whose paths split as one chases power in politics and the other tries to hold onto his ideals. Gene and Big D break down the betrayals, the moral gray areas, and whether this drama still feels relevant today. Does it land as a sharp look at ambition, or just a polished soap opera? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below True Colors (1991) is a political drama directed by Herbert Ross and starring John Cusack, James...
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The Way of the Gun (2000)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re diving into The Way of the Gun (2000), where kidnapping goes sideways and nobody is as smart as they think they are. Ryan Phillippe and Benicio del Toro play low-rent criminals who stumble into a job way over their heads, and things get messy fast. Gene and Big D break down the brutal realism, awkward silences, and a shootout style that feels way too grounded to be comfortable. Is this a hidden gem or just a cold, slow burn that never quite pays off? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below The Way of the Gun (2000) is a crime thriller written and...
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Apollo 13 (1995)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re strapping in for Apollo 13 (1995) where everything goes wrong, and somehow it still becomes one of the greatest space stories ever told. Gene and Big D break down the tension, the teamwork, and Tom Hanks calmly telling NASA, “Houston, we have a problem.” Does this real-life disaster still keep you on the edge of your seat, or does knowing the ending take away the thrill? Tune in and find out. 👇 Full movie info below 👇 Movie Summary: Apollo 13 (1995) is a historical drama directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and...
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Rocky (1976)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
It's the annual Shat The Movies Fantasy Football Champion's Commission! In this episode, we dive deep into Rocky beyond the punches and training montages. Gene Lyons and Big D explore Adrian’s subtle transformation, the complex dynamics of consent in Rocky’s apartment scene, and Rocky’s unconventional approach to fighting Apollo Creed. We unpack: Adrian’s growth from self-doubt to quiet confidence—why the “makeover” trope doesn’t do her justice. The ethical tension of Rocky pressuring Adrian and what it teaches about empathy, personal safety, and power dynamics. Rocky’s...
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Men in Black (1997)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re suiting up for Men in Black (1997), where aliens live among us, the government knows everything, and Will Smith learns the hard way not to touch the red button. Gene and Big D break down the perfect mix of sci-fi, comedy, and ‘90s cool, from Tommy Lee Jones’ deadpan delivery to Vincent D’Onofrio’s bug-eyed nightmare performance. Does this blockbuster still feel fresh, or is it just a relic of peak ‘90s attitude? Tune in and find out. 👇 Full movie info below 👇 Movie Summary: Men in Black (1997) is a sci-fi action comedy directed by Barry...
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They Live (1988)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week, Shat The Movies puts on the sunglasses and uncovers John Carpenter’s They Live, the cult classic that turns Reagan-era paranoia into a full-blown alien conspiracy. Starring “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as a drifter who discovers the world is secretly controlled by skull-faced elites, this 1988 sci-fi satire pulls no punches—and barely bothers with subtlety. Gene and Big D dig into Carpenter’s blunt-force messaging, Piper’s surprisingly effective everyman performance, and the film’s legendary alley fight that somehow goes on forever—and still works. Along the way, they debate...
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Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re asking the important question: what if Bigfoot was just… a really hairy houseguest? Harry and the Hendersons (1987) brings us a giant, gentle creature, a suburban family, and way more emotional damage than anyone signed up for. Gene and Big D break down the mix of slapstick, heart, and surprisingly heavy moments that somehow made this a childhood staple. Is Harry adorable or just a walking mess? And why does this movie hit harder as an adult than it ever did as a kid? Tune in to find out if this furry classic still holds up. Movie Summary: Harry and the...
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Quick Change (1990)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
Shat The Movies heads to New York City for Quick Change, the 1990 crime comedy starring Bill Murray as a master planner who pulls off the perfect bank robbery… only to discover escaping Manhattan is the real heist. Directed by Murray and Howard Franklin, the film pairs Murray’s signature dry frustration with a city that seems determined to sabotage every step of the getaway. Gene and Big D break down the chaotic charm of Geena Davis and Randy Quaid, exploring why the movie obsesses over the uniquely exhausting experience of navigating New York City. From the clown-mask bank...
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Twins (1988)
Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review
This week, Shat The Movies tackles one of the most bafflingly successful high-concept comedies of the ’80s: Twins, the movie that asked, “What if Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito were genetically engineered brothers?” and somehow convinced the world to buy a ticket. Gene and Big D revisit Ivan Reitman’s unlikely buddy comedy to examine Arnold playing against type as a naive, hyper-intelligent gentle giant, while DeVito leans hard into sleaze, scams, and short-man rage. The guys debate whether the fish-out-of-water humor still works, unpack the film’s bizarre science experiment...
info_outlineIn this episode of Shat the Movies, we tackle Less Than Zero (1987), where college freshman Clay (Andrew McCarthy) comes back to LA to find his ex, Blair (Jami Gertz), and his childhood buddy, Julian (Robert Downey Jr.), deep into cocaine addiction With Julian owing money to the ruthless dealer Rip (James Spader), Clay's mission to help them clean up reveals the wild side of '80s excess. Join us as we dig into the intense story, killer performances, and the movie's spot in the Brat Pack era, all set to an unforgettable soundtrack.
Plot Summary:
In the 1987 drama Less Than Zero, directed by Marek Kanievska and based on Bret Easton Ellis's controversial novel, Andrew McCarthy stars as Clay, a clean-cut college freshman who returns home to Los Angeles for Christmas break. He is immediately pulled back into the troubled world he left behind, filled with the excesses and temptations of the wealthy, decadent 1980s elite. At the center of this world are his two close friends: Julian (Robert Downey Jr.), a charming but self-destructive young man battling a severe drug addiction, and Blair (Jami Gertz), Clay's former girlfriend who is now romantically involved with Julian.
Clay is quickly confronted with the devastating consequences of his friends' choices. Julian, once a promising entrepreneur, is now deeply in debt to a ruthless drug dealer named Rip (James Spader). As Julian spirals further into his addiction, Clay is torn between his desire to help his friend and his growing frustration with the hedonistic lifestyle that seems to be consuming everyone around him. Blair, caught in her own struggles, pleads with Clay to stay and help save Julian, forcing Clay to face the harsh realities of addiction and the consequences of unchecked privilege.
As the trio navigates a world filled with drugs, parties, and moral decay, Clay must decide how far he's willing to go to save his friends from themselves. The film offers a stark look at the hollow core of a generation lost in the pursuit of pleasure and materialism, set against the backdrop of a glittering but soulless Los Angeles.
Less Than Zero is a haunting exploration of friendship, loss, and the dark side of 1980s excess. Join our podcast review as we examine this gritty drama and discuss whether its portrayal of youthful disillusionment and moral ambiguity still resonates with audiences today.
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