Good Movie, Bad Movie

Two cinephiles discuss the good, the bad, and the so-bad-it's-good. We watch one movie at a time, some of the best and worst ever made, find a link between two of them, and determine if we agree with the general consensus and each other.

Alien (1979) 11/24/2025

Alien (1979) From The Good List! When the crew of a commercial spaceship is woken early from their long trip back to Earth, they discover a distress signal on a nearby planet. When their investigation leads to something gruesome, they decide to ignore every survival instinct they have as the new creature aboard their ship picks them off one by one. We don’t trust AI either and watched 1979’s Alien to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/39052370

Nine (2009) 11/10/2025

Nine (2009) From The Bad List! It’s got a stacked cast, big musical numbers, a director known for his work in the genre, and it’s based off a certified classic. Surely, all the elements are there for the cinematic event of the season. And then…you watch it. And then you go “are there?” Sit down with a big ol’ bowl of pasta and be Italian with us as we review 2009’s Nine and daydream about if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/38945615

8 1/2 (1963) 10/27/2025

8 1/2 (1963) From The Good List! A noted Italian filmmaker, who seemingly has never heard of pre-production, gathers his actors, producers, and writer to begin making a film that has no locked script, no cast parts, and no solid themes. What’s a grown man with mommy issues to do? Well, weave his messy real life and surreal daydreams into the narrative, of course. The ultimate film about filmmaking. We read the subtitles for 8 ½ and can tell you if it’s a good move or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/38784790

Dark Tide (2012) 10/13/2025

Dark Tide (2012) From The Bad List! Swimming with sharks takes on a whole new meaning when a marine biologist, who is too afraid to go back into the water, ends up on the sea with a millionaire with a death wish. Halle Berry really needs a better agent. We’re getting out of the cage and watched 2012’s Dark Tide to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/38505190

Jaws (1975) 09/29/2025

Jaws (1975) From The Good List! A small town, a big shark, a sheriff who moved to an island and is afraid of water, a nerdy oceanographer no one listens to, and the best version of Captain Ahab all come together to remind us that politicians will always make the worst decisions when money is their priority. Show me the way to go home. I’m tired and I want to go to bed. I had a little drink about an hour ago and it got right to my head when we watched 1975’s Jaws to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/38381980

Single White Female (1992) 09/15/2025

Single White Female (1992) From The Bad List! No matter the year, a rent-controlled apartment is an amazing get. You know what else you can get? A puppy, a new haircut, a pair sharp stilettos, and multiple attempts on your life by the person you answered you ad. Anything for that much space in NYC. There’s no stopping the copy in 1992’s Single White Female, and we can let you know if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/38130215

All About Eve (1950) 09/01/2025

All About Eve (1950) From The Good List! Are you tired of auditioning? Think your career is going nowhere? Well do we have a solution for you! With our new patented lurking strategy, you’ll soon be able to be employed by your idol, usurp your idol, and then have the same thing happen to you in the vicious cycle of show biz. When they say “never meet you heroes,” this is why. Come to the theater and we’ll watch 1950’s All About Eve and conclude if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37942490

The Shadow (1994) 08/18/2025

The Shadow (1994) From The Bad List! After years of training in another country, a wealthy playboy returns home to defend his city and strike fear into criminals. He is vengeance, he is the night, he is…not Batman? That’s right, he’s the masked vigilante who predates most superheroes, but was his major film debut a little too late to the party? We know what evil lurks in the hearts of cinephiles and watched 1994's The Shadow to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37754220

The Old Guard (2020) 08/04/2025

The Old Guard (2020) From The Good List! The world is tearing itself apart and a billionaire CEO of a pharmaceutical company could use his wealth and influence to help, but only has one goal in mind: increase profits! Too real? Yeah, too real. So let’s add some immortal warriors, lots of fight sequences, and one of the best declarations of love ever put to film. We always go first and watched 2020’s The Old Guard to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37648485

Mannequin (1987) 07/21/2025

Mannequin (1987) From The Bad List! Before the world Bianca, her alpha version, Emmy, was inexplicably zapped through time and space, only to decide of all the places she could be, it was in the 1980s, in a department store, with a weirdo. This conjures so many questions: what is mannequin? Why is mannequin? What does it all meannequin? Let’s ponder what’s best left alone and discuss 1987’s Mannequin to definitely say if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37342170

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) 07/07/2025

Lars and the Real Girl (2007) From The Good List! Long before the Barbie movie, Ken dated another kind of doll. And this is their story. Because Guys and Dolls was taken, we’re watching a movie you can also purchase from the internet called Lars and the Real Girl from 2007, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37210730

Sidekicks (1992) 06/23/2025

Sidekicks (1992) From The Bad List! A high school student who hallucinates quite frequently, learns karate so that he can stand up to his bully. He also learns how to just get over having asthma, that his crush should be age appropriate, and that Walker told him he has aids. Wait. No. That’s something else. We were using our heads, Barry, and watched 1992’s Sidekicks to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/37090420

The Karate Kid (1984) 06/09/2025

The Karate Kid (1984) From The Good List! A kid from Jersey moves to California and gets beat up so badly he should be hospitalized, but because his girlfriend is Elizabeth Shue, he sucks it up and goes to school anyway. He is also befriended by a wise Japanese man who teaches him how manual labor will allow him to kick some ass in return. You’re the best around and nothing’s ever gonna keep you down while we watched 1984’s The Karate Kid to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/36904250

Jawbreaker (1999) 05/26/2025

Jawbreaker (1999) From The Bad List! I mean, c’mon. Who hasn’t kidnapped their friend on their birthday and made them asphyxiate on a piece of candy so big that it has no business trying to be ingested. Everyone in High School’s doing it. Right? Let’s unhinge our jaw for the only film with a Chekhov’s greeting card, 1999’s Jawbreaker, and see if it’s a good move or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/36708575

Coffy (1973) 05/12/2025

Coffy (1973) From The Good List! A woman who works the night shift as an OR nurse uses her spare time to track down and kill the violent drug dealers who got her sister hooked on heroin. She uses her wits, sexuality, and desire for justice for vigilante pursuits. All while somehow using less of that one word than a Quentin Tarantino movie. Be it a French press or drip, sit down and have a big ol’ cup of coffee from 1973 with us. Hopefully it’s not stale and we’ll find out if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/36527960

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) 04/28/2025

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) From The Bad List! If a movie was written by a 12 year old boy and he was told it could have as many explosions, bullets, and cars sailing through the air as he wanted, it would be a movie I would still be more interested to see than this one. And of all the questions I have for this movie, my biggest one is this: why wasn’t there a single scene of someone studying a bullet? We lost track of all the gun fights and watched 2002’s Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/36230675

The Bourne Identity (2002) 04/14/2025

The Bourne Identity (2002) From The Good List! A young German woman decides to give a ride to the hitchhiking American who is clearly wanted by the authorities. But he has cash so what’s the problem? He also has elite combat training, can speak multiple languages, has half a dozen passports all with different names, and a government agency after him. Seriously…what’s the problem? We can’t remember who we are anymore and watched 2002’s The Bourne Identity to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/36108195

Battlefield Earth (2000) 03/31/2025

Battlefield Earth (2000) From The Bad List! The year: 3000. The plot: incomprehensible. The editing: nauseating. The scenes: wiped. The audio: inconsistent. And the angles: Dutch! Join us in the consequences of my own actions. My brain became smooth while watching 2000’s Battlefield Earth, and we can confidently tell you if it’s a good movie or a crap movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/35849065

Of Human Bondage (1934) 03/17/2025

Of Human Bondage (1934) From The Good List! Aimless Philip is studying art until his work is deemed mediocre. Dismayed, he travels from Paris to London to study medicine only to fall for a waitress who majored in mind games and is never clear about who or what she wants. Her unstable magnetism follows him despite the lack of any sort of conventional relationship and they both suffer for it. Join us for Women’s History Month while we talk about how ladies are crazy in Of Human Bondage and conclude if it’s a good move or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/35613480

The Country Bears (2002) 03/03/2025

The Country Bears (2002) From The Bad List! A young boy runs away from home, hangs out with a band on their tour bus, and learns the true meaning of family. No, this isn’t Almost Famous, it’s the Disney movie with bears. No it isn’t Care Bears, it has country music. No, it definitely isn’t Song of the South! We put on our best worst fake mustaches and watched 2002’s The Country Bears to see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. We’re joined by Alan Noah and James Brief from The Test of Time Podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts! Three totally random episodes of their show! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/35502860

No Country for Old Men (2007) 02/17/2025

No Country for Old Men (2007) From The Good List! Finders keepers, losers weepers! At least that’s what one cowboy is hoping when he happens across a satchel full of cash. He also happens across a lot of dead bodies, a determined hitman, and a bounty hunter who only makes things worse. We ran for our lives and watched 2007’s No Country for Old Men To see if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. We’re joined by Alan Noah from The Test of Time Podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts! Three totally random episodes of their show! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/35295880

BloodRayne (2005) 02/03/2025

BloodRayne (2005) From The Bad List! Half human, half vampire, all midriff! This video game adaptation has it all! Mini bosses, puzzle rooms, fight sequences, blood, lots of blood, training montages, unsexy sex scenes, and a final boss who taunts you at the very end. The one thing it doesn’t have is anyone in its cast with a pulse. Join us as we discuss 2005’s BloodRayne to ask “is that meat loaf” and if it’s a good movie or a bad movie. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/35112595

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) 01/20/2025

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) From The Good List! A count from Transylvania wants to buy a house and move to a small German village. When a young estate agent is sent to have him sign the paperwork, he doesn’t seem to notice that every single person is terrified by the mere mention of the Count’s name. Despite this, he meets the Count, stays in his castle, learns that he is a vampire, and thinks hiding under a sheet is the best way to protect himself. Come sleepwalk on a balcony with us. Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/34829975

Jason X (2001) 01/06/2025

Jason X (2001) From The Bad List! In the not too distant future In 2455 There was a guy named Jason Who won’t leave you alive He was at Camp Crystal Lake Killing teens at an alarming rate He did a good a good job slashing up the place But execs didn’t like him so they shot him into space Time to ki ki ki ah ah ah! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/34652815

Contact (1997) 12/23/2024

Contact (1997) From The Good List! A brilliant young woman who loses both parents at a young age, Ellie dedicates her life to finding the truth through the language of science. When the beat drops from outer space, she, colleagues, and men who want to take credit for her findings all decide to work together for the greater good. But not without questions. Interlaced with themes about faith, loss, power, and steeped in wonder, we said we’re okay to go! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/34559370

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) 12/09/2024

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) From The Bad List! You know what sucks for the holidays? Family! You know what rules for the holidays? Going to Cabo San Lucas and getting a Porsche! At least that’s what this one teenager thinks. Despite everyone looking at him like he’s a tool, Jake Wilkinson has to find out the hard way that being in the spirit of giving means more than just taking. Run a 5K dressed as Santa with us! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/34310870

The Holdovers (2023) 11/25/2024

The Holdovers (2023) From The Good List! The grumpiest old man, the crankiest kid, and a woman experiencing the worst pain in her life, bond as they find comfort and a sense of family in one another. Of course they drink a lot and lie through their teeth every chance they get, but it’s the holidays in the 70s so who cares! Listen as we the discuss the details that will curl your toes! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/33994482

Swimfan (2002) 11/11/2024

Swimfan (2002) From The Bad List! Ben has worked hard to turn his life around thanks to his newfound love of swimming. On the verge of graduation, here comes Madison Bell: hot, blonde, and one sandwich short of a picnic. Her relentless pursuit of love that doesn’t exist will ruin countless lives unless the hot guy from Bring It On can stop her. Let’s get wet in more ways than one! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/33861837

Play Misty for Me (1971) 10/28/2024

Play Misty for Me (1971) From The Good List! Long before Glenn Close boiled a bunny, the OG cinema stalker girl was infatuated with a late-night DJ. What starts as a seemingly innocuous encounter, soon proves that thinking with your dick is a bad idea. She’ll stop at nothing to infiltrate his job, home, and love life. Time to wreck living rooms and hearts! A content warning for this episode. This movie has a scene depicting self harm and we will be discussing it when it comes up. If you are uncomfortable with that in any way, we understand if you would prefer not to listen. Thanks! Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/33542157

Vampires (1998) 10/14/2024

Vampires (1998) From The Bad List! Today we take a look at what happens when a bunch of guys who hunt vampires and hate women go hunting vampires, but a really big bad one! Dustin Meadows is back with his pick for the bad movie despite being a huge fan of John Carpenter! Check out His And his AND Find us on: Email us /episode/index/show/feec6046-4e44-4f6f-b385-faa1fed88451/id/33399732

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