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: https://shatpod.com/movies/ Email: [email protected]
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The Evil Dead II (1987)
10/14/2026
The Evil Dead II (1987)
When a filmmaker gets a second chance at the same idea and decides to just fucking lose his mind, you get Evil Dead 2. Gene and Big D continue their Shat Spooktacular Halloween celebration with Sam Raimi's 1987 horror-comedy sequel — the film that turned Ash Williams into a legend and gave us the one word that defines an entire franchise: "Groovy." Commissioned by Spooktacular junkie John, this episode digs into the remake-vs-sequel debate, Bruce Campbell's transformation from likable lead to chainsaw-handed icon, a shell-company distribution workaround to dodge an X rating, and the stop-motion skeletons that still divide the hosts. Gene compares the movie to mopeds — not the best-made, not the scariest, not the funniest, but more fun than better movies. Dick's turning point? When Henrietta's eyeball shoots across the room and lands in her daughter's mouth. Perfect. No notes. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Evil Dead (1981)
10/07/2026
The Evil Dead (1981)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re heading into the woods with The Evil Dead (1981), where five friends discover that renting an isolated cabin is apparently the fastest route to demonic possession. Gene and Big D break down Bruce Campbell’s early Ash, Sam Raimi’s inventive camera work, buckets of blood, questionable decision-making, and special effects held together with imagination and whatever they could afford. Is this low-budget horror landmark still genuinely scary, or has forty years of imitation turned it into something closer to a comedy? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: The Evil Dead (1981) is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, and Theresa Tilly. The film follows five college students whose trip to a remote Tennessee cabin goes horribly wrong after they discover a mysterious book and a recording that unleashes demonic forces. Made on a tiny independent budget, The Evil Dead became a cult horror hit and launched the careers of Raimi and Campbell, eventually spawning sequels, a remake, television series, video games, and one of horror’s most recognizable franchises. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Street Trash (1987)
10/02/2026
Street Trash (1987)
The 10th Annual Shat Spooktacular kicks off with a bang. People are melting. A penis is flying through the air. And somebody brought a woodwind. Commissioner John kicks off our first-ever full month of horror by taking us back to 1987 for Street Trash, the cult splatter comedy where a Brooklyn liquor store sells poisoned Tenafly Viper to the local homeless population and things go exactly as wrong as you'd expect. With a budget of roughly $100,000, this movie had no stars, no money, and no business being as memorable as it is — and yet here we are, still talking about it 39 years later. Big D and Gene break down the melt-movie subgenre, the infamous junkyard dong toss set to Looney Tunes clown music, a homeless man shoving raw chicken down his pants, and the discovery that Martin Scorsese found Tony Darrow in this very film. Plus: Big D identifies a BB gun from his childhood, makes a case that B-movie filmmakers were in it for the fetishes, and asks the question nobody wanted answered — is an oboe enough to make a sexual assault scene feel "playful"? We also hear from the Shat Gang: Fernando calls in with the alternative ending to Born in East LA, and Chris from Chicago corrects Big D on the Buddy Revell vs. Matt Dillon debate. Dick folds immediately. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Licence to Kill (1989)
09/28/2026
Licence to Kill (1989)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re going rogue with Licence to Kill (1989), the Bond movie where 007 forgets about saving the world and makes things very personal. Timothy Dalton’s Bond quits MI6 and goes after drug lord Franz Sanchez, giving us revenge, exploding tankers, questionable undercover decisions, and one seriously pissed off James Bond. Gene and Big D break down Dalton’s darker take on the character and whether this stripped down Bond adventure was ahead of its time. Does Licence to Kill deserve another look, or was this just too much Bond for 1989? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: Licence to Kill (1989) is a James Bond film directed by John Glen and stars Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Talisa Soto, Anthony Zerbe, and a young Benicio del Toro. After drug lord Franz Sanchez brutally attacks Felix Leiter, Bond ignores orders and sets out for revenge, infiltrating Sanchez’s organization from within. The film marked Dalton’s second and final appearance as James Bond and took the series in a darker, more violent direction years before the franchise would revisit a similar approach with Daniel Craig. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Dragonheart (1996)
09/23/2026
Dragonheart (1996)
Commissioned by Michael S. from the UK, "Dragonheart" promised swordplay, knights and old codes. What it delivered was a Funko Pop-headed CGI dragon, Dennis Quaid auditioning for an Oscar that was never coming, and a plot hole so big you could fly a wyvern through it. Gene and Big D break down the visual effects that aged like milk, the casting choices that could have saved the film (Schwarzenegger?!), the one question the movie never bothers to answer, and why Dennis Quaid delivers "Honor won't feed my belly, nor shoe my horse" like he's filming Braveheart. Plus: listener emails from a 25-year veteran teacher who vindicates our Mr. Holland's Opus take, and a new listener who recently found the pod and has been binging from episode one. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Tuff Turf (1985)
09/17/2026
Tuff Turf (1985)
We're going back to 1985 for the teen action drama Tuff Turf—starring James Spader, Robert Downey Jr., and Kim Richards. What starts as a goofy '80s teen comedy about a new kid who falls for the wrong girl spirals into a bloodbath with switchblades, fire axes, and rottweilers. It's Grease meets The Karate Kid meets Friday the 13th, and nobody on set seemed to notice. Gene calls it "one of the dumbest stories ever seen on screen" while Big D calls it "surprisingly enjoyable and wild." Commissioner Heather adds to the mix with an emotional letter about what the podcast means to her during the hardest summer of her life. Big D pitches a horror movie version of The Karate Kid, and Dick's foster cats run the studio. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Kiss the Girls (1997)
09/12/2026
Kiss the Girls (1997)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re hunting a serial killer with Kiss the Girls (1997), the thriller that introduced Morgan Freeman as detective and psychologist Alex Cross. Gene and Big D break down Freeman’s effortless authority, Ashley Judd fighting back, the creepy Casanova mystery, and a plot packed with enough twists and suspicious dudes to keep everyone guessing. Does this late 90s serial killer thriller still deliver, or was Hannibal Lecter already casting too big a shadow? Tune in and find out. Shat on Entertainment Kiss the Girls (1997) is a psychological thriller directed by Gary Fleder and stars Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, and Tony Goldwyn. Based on James Patterson’s novel, the film follows forensic psychologist Alex Cross as he searches for his kidnapped niece and becomes involved in the hunt for a serial kidnapper known as Casanova. His investigation leads him to Kate McTiernan, a woman who escaped captivity and may be the best chance of finding the other missing women. The film was the first big screen appearance of Alex Cross, with Freeman returning to the role in Along Came a Spider.
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Born In East L.A. (1987)
09/03/2026
Born In East L.A. (1987)
Cheech Marin steps out from Tommy Chong's shadow for his directorial debut, and Gene and Big D dig into whether this immigration comedy still holds up 40 years later. The Shat Crew breaks down the film's boldest gamble — leaving huge chunks of dialogue untranslated — plus the sight gags that still kill, the sketches that don't, and why Rudy's romance with Dolores might be the real heart of the movie. The conversation goes deeper than the jokes: workplace immigration raids in the '80s, the real cases (and real consequences) behind the comedy, and why Cheech says this movie now plays more like a documentary. Also covered: the good, the weird, and the completely bananas ending — featuring a Neil Diamond needle-drop and a border-storming finale nobody saw coming. This week's commissioner, Fernando Z., waited almost two years for this review — and it was worth it. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Dave (1993)
08/30/2026
Dave (1993)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re heading to the White House with Dave (1993), where an ordinary guy who looks exactly like the president suddenly finds himself running the country. Gene and Big D break down Kevin Kline’s double duty, the surprisingly sweet romance with Sigourney Weaver, and a political fantasy built around the idea that maybe common sense could actually fix Washington. Is Dave still a charming political comedy, or does its optimism feel completely insane today? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: Dave (1993) is a political comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ving Rhames, and Ben Kingsley. Kline plays Dave Kovic, a presidential impersonator recruited to secretly stand in for the President of the United States after a medical emergency. What begins as a temporary deception becomes increasingly complicated when Dave starts taking the job seriously. The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and became a warmhearted alternative to the darker political thrillers of the era. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
08/18/2026
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re going back to school with Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995), the story of a musician who takes a teaching job while dreaming of something bigger. Gene and Big D break down Richard Dreyfuss’ decades in the classroom, the students he inspires, the family he sometimes neglects, and whether Mr. Holland is actually the inspirational teacher we remember him being. Is this a moving tribute to teachers, or does nostalgia deserve most of the credit? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) is a drama directed by Stephen Herek and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy, and Jay Thomas. The film follows composer Glenn Holland over three decades as a temporary teaching job gradually becomes his life’s work. Richard Dreyfuss received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance, and the film became a popular 1990s story about teaching, family, sacrifice, and the different ways a person can leave a legacy. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Power Of One (1995)
08/09/2026
The Power Of One (1995)
This week, Gene and Big D review The Power of One (1992), the historical drama directed by John G. Avildsen (Rocky) and starring Stephen Dorff, Morgan Freeman, John Gielgud, and a very young, very hateable Daniel Craig — in his feature film debut. Set in apartheid-era South Africa, the film follows Peter "PK" Keith, an Anglo boy navigating boarding school brutality, a German expat mentor, a prison boxing coach, and the weight of becoming a symbol for an oppressed people. It's ambitious, it's beautiful, and it completely bombed at the box office. This episode, the guys debate: Whether PK is the hero — or actually the most dangerous man in South Africa Why the film's Black characters are almost impossibly patient with the white kid saving them The most disturbing scene in any PG-13 movie (and it's not the violence) Stephen Dorff: criminally underrated, or just lucky here? What PK should have done instead of turning down Oxford? Plus: Dick fosters five-week-old kittens named Band Camp and Space Camp. Gene drunkenly watched the FIFA World Cup final before recording. Rob's commissioner letter about his late mum brings the whole episode to a halt. This commission comes courtesy of Rob H. (UK), part of his upcoming block of commissions. Rob's letter — including his childhood trip to Zimbabwe, his memories of Victoria Falls, and a Zulu phrase he made Gene Google live on mic — is one of the best we've received in 500 episodes. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Cars (2006)
07/31/2026
Cars (2006)
It's episode 503 and commissioner Shane — fantasy baseball champion, Jump Rope for Heart hero, and listener since episode four — finally gets his pick: Pixar's 2006 animated comedy Cars. Dick watched it with his daughter, Emma. Gene watched it for the first time, still unclear why so many Walmart shoppers wear Lightning McQueen Crocs. What follows is a full breakdown of the film — the stunning opening race sequence, the surprisingly rich world-building, the Route 66 economic collapse that hit harder than expected, and the central flaw neither host could ignore: Lightning McQueen is the least interesting car in his own movie. Also on the docket: Did Pixar accidentally make a pro-walkable-city film? Can Cars die of natural causes? What happened to Stanley? Mötley Crüe was offered a song in this movie. They said no. Disney went with Rascal Flatts. We're still angry. The Escalade vs. Navigator distinction that you will not hear anywhere else. Dick's Pixar top 10, Gene's complicated feelings about Up, and a debate on whether WALL-E is a zero-wipe perfect film. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Meatballs (1979)
07/24/2026
Meatballs (1979)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re heading to Camp North Star for Meatballs (1979), the summer camp comedy that helped launch Bill Murray into movie stardom. Gene and Big D revisit the pranks, camp rivalries, and Murray’s unforgettable charm to see if this laid-back classic still delivers the laughs. Is it a timeless comedy or just a nostalgic trip back to summer vacation? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: Meatballs (1979) is a comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate Lynch, and Chris Makepeace. The film follows easygoing camp counselor Tripper Harrison as he tries to boost the spirits of campers at Camp North Star while competing against the wealthy Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad. A surprise box office hit, Meatballs launched Bill Murray's film career and helped establish the summer camp comedy as a popular genre throughout the 1980s. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Quest (1996)
07/15/2026
The Quest (1996)
Gene and Dick hit a milestone — episode 501 — and they're celebrating by going back to the '90s with Jean-Claude Van Damme's passion project, The Quest. Commissioned by Steven M. as part of the Month of Steven, this 1996 martial arts adventure finds Van Damme not just starring but directing — and the results are... surprisingly ambitious. In this episode: Is The Quest Bloodsport in 1925, or Van Damme's Indiana Jones? Gene and Dick can't agree. Roger Moore shows up and completely steals the movie. Dick makes a controversial case that he may have been a better Bond than Connery. The tournament fighters are real martial artists — and it makes all the difference. Van Damme is obsessed with his legs. His eyes. And apparently, silk underwear. The orphans were definitely dead by the third act. We ran the timeline. What did the note say? This is the question that may never be answered. Also in this episode: a listener reports that someone trained AI on Big D's voice to sell knives on TikTok, the guys lock in two months of Spooktacular horror films, Beastmaster gets commissioned, and next week brings a summer camp classic from 1979. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Airborne (1993)
07/08/2026
Airborne (1993)
Episode 500 is here! To celebrate this milestone, the Shat Crew commemorated the occasion with a limited-edition Episode 500 Mission Patch, created as a special thank-you to listeners who helped us reach 500 movies. Get yours at while supplies last. For the 500th episode of Shat The Movies, Gene and Big D lace up their inline skates and head to Cincinnati for Airborne, the 1993 coming-of-age comedy that somehow blends fish-out-of-water humor, street hockey, aggressive inline skating and a roster of future stars. Starring Shane McDermott alongside a young Seth Green and Jack Black, Airborne is peak '90s comfort food—equal parts sports movie, teen comedy and time capsule. The guys revisit the film's unforgettable Devil's Backbone race and debate whether Mitchell Goosen is the coolest kid ever dropped into the Midwest or just the luckiest. Along the way, they discuss rollerblading's brief moment as the future of extreme sports and why Airborne has become one of the great forgotten cult classics of the decade. Is Airborne an overlooked '90s gem that deserves to roll alongside the best sports comedies of its era, or is it simply nostalgia doing all the heavy lifting? Join us as we celebrate 500 episodes and an incredible community of listeners who've been along for the ride. Plot Summary: After moving from sunny California to Cincinnati, teenager Mitchell Goosen struggles to fit in at his new high school until he befriends a group of Rollerbladers and finds himself caught in a rivalry that can only be settled with an epic downhill race through the city's steepest streets. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Diggstown (1992)
07/01/2026
Diggstown (1992)
James Woods is a con man you desperately want to punch, Louis Gossett Jr. fights 10 men at 48 years old, and Gene somehow thought this was a New Jack City knockoff. This week, Steven M. commissions the 1992 sports comedy con film Diggstown, and we ask the question: Is it actually clever, or does everybody in the room just think they are? We break down the complicated long con, the overcrowded cast, a dead man in the locker room that nobody seems particularly upset about, and whether Oliver Platt's truck is the real star of the film. Plus: is Inception a hustle movie? Would you fight Louis Gossett Jr.? And Dick watches every movie twice now, apparently. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
06/25/2026
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re signing on with Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), the war comedy that promised nonstop laughs and delivered something stranger, sadder, and more complicated. Robin Williams turns in one of his most electric performances as Armed Forces Radio DJ Adrian Cronauer, bringing chaos to the airwaves and headaches to his superiors. Gene and Big D break down the comedy, the culture clash, and whether the movie’s mix of humor, music, and Vietnam drama still works today. Is it a comedy, a drama, or just a Robin Williams showcase? Tune in and find out. Plot Summary:Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) is a comedy-drama directed by Barry Levinson and stars Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, and J. T. Walsh. Inspired by the real experiences of radio personality Adrian Cronauer, the film follows an irreverent military DJ who shakes up Armed Forces Radio in Saigon during the Vietnam War. Robin Williams earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and the film became one of the defining performances of his career, blending improvisational comedy with a more dramatic and reflective tone. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Heavyweights (1995)
06/22/2026
Heavyweights (1995)
This week, Gene and Big D tackle a commission with a personal touch: Zach — a top 0.5% Shat the Movies listener and fitness industry pro — was gifted a review of the 1995 Disney comedy Heavyweights. Written by Judd Apatow and Steven Brill, the film follows a group of boys at Camp Hope who rebel against the unhinged fitness entrepreneur Tony Perkis Jr. (Ben Stiller) after he takes over their beloved fat camp. Gene and Big D dig into what made Heavyweights a touchstone for chubby '90s kids — and why it bombed at the box office. Along the way, they debate whether Ben Stiller has ever done anything other than the same one character, what Disney could never get away with releasing today, the lost art of summer camp independence, and why the movie's ending completely undercuts its message. They also celebrate an exciting milestone: a limited-edition Shat the Movies 500th episode mission patch, made in America by a veteran-owned company in Tennessee. Only 50 available. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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American Pie (1999)
06/15/2026
American Pie (1999)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re revisiting American Pie (1999), the movie that launched a thousand awkward teen comedies and permanently changed how people look at baked goods. Gene and Big D break down the friendships, bad decisions, late 90s soundtrack, and whether this coming-of-age comedy still works or feels trapped in another era. Does the heart and humor hold up, or should some memories stay in high school? Tune in and find out. Movie Summary: American Pie (1999) is a teen comedy directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and stars Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, Tara Reid, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, and Alyson Hannigan. The film follows four high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation, leading to a series of increasingly awkward and chaotic situations. A massive box office success, the movie became one of the defining comedies of the late 1990s and launched a long-running franchise. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Double Jeopardy (1999)
06/06/2026
Double Jeopardy (1999)
This week on Shat the Movies, we’re breaking down Double Jeopardy (1999), where Ashley Judd gets framed for murder and then finds out she can get away with it… at least in theory. Gene and Big D dig into the cross-country revenge plot, Tommy Lee Jones doing his best fugitive impression, and whether this legal thriller actually makes any sense. Is it a smart twist on the system or just nonsense with handcuffs? Tune in and find out. Full movie info belowDouble Jeopardy (1999) is a thriller directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood. The film follows a woman wrongfully convicted of murdering her husband, only to discover he’s still alive. After learning about the concept of double jeopardy, she sets out to track him down and take her revenge. The movie blends courtroom drama with action and suspense, though its central premise has been widely debated for its legal accuracy. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Negotiator (1998)
05/29/2026
The Negotiator (1998)
This week, Shat The Movies heads to Chicago for The Negotiator, the 1998 hostage thriller that asks a simple question: What happens when the best hostage negotiator in the city takes hostages of his own? Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey in a battle of wits, the film turns a police corruption investigation into a tense, talk-heavy showdown filled with double-crosses, suspicious cops, and enough flashbangs to outfit a small army. Gene and Big D revisit a late-'90s thriller that feels like a mashup of Die Hard, The Fugitive, and a Chicago tourism commercial gone horribly wrong. The guys debate whether Danny Roman's plan is brilliant or completely insane, marvel at the film's stacked supporting cast, and discuss why every Chicago movie seems to feature cops making catastrophically bad decisions. Along the way, they break down David Morse's hard-nosed performance, the film's escalating paranoia, and the rare action movie that wins battles with conversation instead of gunfire. Is The Negotiator an underrated thriller from the golden age of adult action movies, or a wildly implausible conspiracy held together by charisma, shouting, and Samuel L. Jackson's ability to dominate every room he's in? Full movie info below When a respected Chicago police hostage negotiator is framed for corruption and murder, he seizes a government office and takes hostages in a desperate attempt to uncover the real conspiracy. With the city closing in, he turns to another elite negotiator to help expose the truth before time runs out. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Hitcher (1986)
05/21/2026
The Hitcher (1986)
Shat The Movies hits the open road with The Hitcher, the 1986 horror-thriller that transformed an ordinary highway drive into pure nightmare fuel. Starring Rutger Hauer as the terrifying and impossibly calm John Ryder, the film follows a young traveler who makes the mistake of picking up a hitchhiker—and spends the rest of the movie trying to survive the consequences. Gene and Big D break down why Hauer’s performance feels less like a human villain and more like an unstoppable force of nature, debate whether C. Thomas Howell’s Jim is incredibly unlucky or catastrophically stupid, and revisit the movie’s bleak, sweaty atmosphere that makes every gas station and desert highway feel hostile. Along the way, the guys discuss the film’s infamous truck sequence, the bizarrely useless police force, and why this movie permanently convinced an entire generation never to pick up hitchhikers. Full movie info below While transporting a car across the Southwest, a young man picks up a mysterious hitchhiker who quickly reveals himself to be a sadistic killer. Framed for a string of brutal murders and hunted by police, the driver is forced into a deadly game of survival across endless desert highways. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Rapid Fire (1992)
05/16/2026
Rapid Fire (1992)
This week, Shat The Movies steps into the crossfire with Rapid Fire, the 1992 action thriller that gave Brandon Lee his best showcase as a leading man. Commissioned by listener Rob H., this early-'90s cult favorite blends Chicago mobsters, Chinese Triads, and some of the most inventive martial arts choreography of the decade. Listener Rob calls it “an absolute belter” and wonders how big Brandon Lee might have become had tragedy not cut his career short. Gene and Big D revisit Lee’s undeniable screen presence, Powers Boothe’s mustache-free oddness, and a string of brilliantly staged fight scenes that turn restaurant pillars, cutlery drawers, and even laundry racks into weapons. Along the way, they debate whether Rapid Fire is a gritty action gem, a glorified Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie without the turtle suits, or simply the finest use of a clothing rail in cinematic history. Is Rapid Fire the forgotten martial arts classic that proved Brandon Lee was destined for stardom—or just a formulaic early-'90s thriller elevated by charisma, choreography, and pure ass-kicking energy? Full movie info below After witnessing the murder of his father during the Tiananmen Square protests, a college student with elite martial arts skills is drawn into a deadly war between federal agents, the Chicago mob, and Chinese drug traffickers when he becomes the key witness in a major criminal case. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Jerry Maguire (1996)
05/07/2026
Jerry Maguire (1996)
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 somehow works as a sports film, romance, workplace drama, and midlife crisis all at once. Along the way, the guys discuss Cruise’s impossible charisma, Renée Zellweger’s emotional heavy lifting, and whether “You complete me” is one of cinema’s most romantic lines—or one of its biggest emotional red flags. Full movie info below After a crisis of conscience gets him fired from a major sports agency, Jerry Maguire starts his own firm with only one client and one coworker, forcing him to rebuild his career, relationships, and sense of purpose from the ground up. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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True Colors (1991)
05/03/2026
True Colors (1991)
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 Spader, Imogen Stubbs, and Mandy Patinkin. The film follows two friends from law school whose careers take very different directions, leading to a clash of ethics, loyalty, and personal ambition. Set against the backdrop of American politics, it explores how far someone will go to succeed and what gets lost along the way. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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The Way of the Gun (2000)
04/21/2026
The Way of the Gun (2000)
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 directed by Christopher McQuarrie and stars Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, and James Caan. The film follows two small-time crooks who kidnap a pregnant woman involved in a high-stakes surrogacy deal, only to find themselves hunted by dangerous professionals. Known for its realistic gunplay and stripped-down storytelling, the film has developed a cult following despite mixed reactions at release. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Apollo 13 (1995)
04/15/2026
Apollo 13 (1995)
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 Ed Harris. Based on the true story of NASA’s ill-fated 1970 mission, the film follows astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise as they fight to survive after an oxygen tank explosion cripples their spacecraft. Known for its realistic depiction of space travel and problem-solving under pressure, the film was both a critical and commercial success, earning nine Academy Award nominations and winning two (Best Film Editing and Best Sound). Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Rocky (1976)
04/03/2026
Rocky (1976)
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 strategy in the ring: embracing his limits, focusing on stamina, and going the distance, not necessarily winning. Lessons from real-life boxing upsets that inspired the movie’s underdog story. How Rocky’s persistence and goal-setting translate to everyday life challenges, including creative pursuits and personal growth. Plus, we share some humor, sparring anecdotes, and reflections on why small victories can matter more than the championship. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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Men in Black (1997)
03/27/2026
Men in Black (1997)
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 Sonnenfeld and based on the comic series by Lowell Cunningham. The film stars Will Smith as James Edwards, a street-smart NYPD officer recruited by a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrial activity on Earth, partnered with veteran agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). Featuring standout performances, cutting-edge visual effects, and a memorable score by Danny Elfman, the film was a massive box office hit. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and launched a successful franchise. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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They Live (1988)
03/21/2026
They Live (1988)
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 whether They Live is brilliant social commentary or just an excuse to say “OBEY” as loudly as possible, break down the movie’s anti-consumerist rage, and revisit one of the most iconic uses of sunglasses in film history. Is They Live a prophetic masterpiece or a one-note cult hit carried by vibes, fists, and aliens in business suits? Either way… they’re here to chew bubblegum and podcast. Subscribe Now Android: Apple/iTunes: Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: Commission Movie: Support with Paypal: Support With Venmo: Shop Merchandise: Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:
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