Dirty Sons of Pitches
Every week, Nate and Ben, with the occasional special guest, talk movies and then play a series of movie-related games, including the central game, The Pitch, wherein our heroes take a concept and try and turn it into a working movie. Most of the time the podcasts will just descend into girlish laughter. Other reoccurring games include Defend Yourself, where one person must defend their enjoyment of an indefensible movie, Sequel-ize It, Porno-ize It, Recast It, Genre Swap, Adapt the Unadaptable, Disney-fy-It, and Vanity Project, wherein our heroes tailor a movie project to a star.
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Ep. 429: Switch the Pitch -- "White House Down" (2012) Meets Arq (2016) -- Time Loop President Action Movie!
06/12/2025
Ep. 429: Switch the Pitch -- "White House Down" (2012) Meets Arq (2016) -- Time Loop President Action Movie!
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" have returned with the long-awaited follow-up where they are pitching in real-time a fleshed out new movie project based upon "White House Down" and the time loop movie, "Arq." It's presidential action with a time loop twist. It's nice to be back to being creative during these... trying times. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 429 includes: -So... what have we been up to lately then? -The guys have a new YouTube pop-culture essay channel that you can view . The guys continue a discussion over the ownership of art and interpretation begun from Nate's "Donnie Darko" video. -Ben and Nate discuss the new James Gunn "Superman" trailer as wel as what their hopes are for this big new introduction of thi classic hero. -Switch the Pitch -- "White House Down" Meets Arq" -The guys spend the next almost-hour pitching a fun and politically relevant sci-fi action movie where the new president is thrust into action to save the country from the previous administration and its cronies.
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Ep. 428: New 2025 Movies plus a New Pitch Target
05/07/2025
Ep. 428: New 2025 Movies plus a New Pitch Target
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" have returned from their slumber to discuss several 2025 movies they have seen in the first few months of the year, as well as a handful of late releases from the previous year. the guys discuss the dumpster-fire of current events as well as changes going forward with the pdocast both in format and direction. Stay tuned for an actual Switch the Pitch for their intended creative writing project target, which you'll have to discover by the end of the episode. Also, enjoy the sounds of Nate's baby and his commentary throughout and general enjoyment listenign to the sound of his own voice. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 428 includes: -The new "Captain America: Brave New World" isn't very new or brave. -Nate sings the praises of "The Gorge" and not so much "The Electric State." -The guys enoyed Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" with some reservations, especially with the Trumpy stuff. -Nate's two favorite movies of 2025 so far are "The Monkey" and "The Companion." -The guys actually defend "A Mincraft Movie" as one of the more fun movies of the year. -Stay tuned for the next episode as the guys go through a series of pitch combos to land on a project to pitch.
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Ep. 427: The Worst films of 2024
04/09/2025
Ep. 427: The Worst films of 2024
It's been a hile since the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" recorded due to some perosnal reasons that the guys will explain on this newest podcast. For the first time in 5 years, Ben and Nate are actually recording together in person, and they've gathered back together to list their top ten worst movies of 2024. Along the way, do what gives you joy as the world becomes an even warmer dumpster fire, people. Available on Apple and Spotify
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Ep. 426: The Best Movies of 2024
04/05/2025
Ep. 426: The Best Movies of 2024
It's been a hile since the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" recorded due to some perosnal reasons that the guys will explain on this newest podcast. For the first time in 5 years, Ben and Nate are actually recording together in person, and they've gathered back together to list their top ten best movies of 2024. Stay tuned for the upcoming Worst Films of 2024, and perhaps some formatting changes to the podcast. Along the way, do what gives you joy as the world becomes an even warmer dumpster fire, people. Available on Apple and Spotify
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Ep. 425: The Anthologist -- "Four Rooms" (1995)
01/05/2025
Ep. 425: The Anthologist -- "Four Rooms" (1995)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are back with asuper-sized episode and some major personal updates as well as a conclusion for their latest series watching and discussing anthology films. For this final edition, the guys chat 1995's indie movie anthology, "Four Rooms," with four different segments directed by a different director, including the likes of Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino. What's next? Stay tuned. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 425 includes: -Some major life news relating to the podcast -- R.i.P. Nate's father, beloved co-star of the "My Dad & the Movies" podcast series that they've recorded since 2022. Tears will be shed. -Some quick thoughts on the new teaser trailer for James Gunn's Superman and what it could mean going forward for the new DC cinematic universe. -Nate blasts through plenty of recently seen movies like "Babygirl," "The Brutalist," "Red One," "Smile 2," "Nosferatu," "Conclave," "Juror #2," "Nickel Boys," and even more. -Ben shares his thoughts on big new releases such as "Kraven the Hunter," "Moana 2," and "Sonic 3." -The Anthologist -- "Four Rooms" (1995) -The guys bring this latest series to an end with a discussion over the nature of anthology films, where they can go wrong, their lasting appeal, whether realized or not, and how it relates to 1995's "Four Rooms," a 90s indie film scene anthology held together by gratuitous boobs, excessive bravado, and one of the craziest Tim Roth performances you'll ever see as a bellhop trading New Year's Eve misadventures.
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DSOP Throwback Holiday Edition: Switch the Pitch -- "Coraline" (2009) / "A Christmas Movie Christmas" (2019)
12/31/2024
DSOP Throwback Holiday Edition: Switch the Pitch -- "Coraline" (2009) / "A Christmas Movie Christmas" (2019)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" use a random dice roll generator to pitch out an entire three-act structure combining key elements from the 2009 animated fantasy "Coraline" and the 2019 meta made-for-TV Christmas movie, "A Christmas Movie Christmas." Available on Apple and Spotify
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DSOP Presents: Saturday Night Jive -- "Canadian Bacon" (1995)
12/31/2024
DSOP Presents: Saturday Night Jive -- "Canadian Bacon" (1995)
While the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" recover from the holidays, try Ben and George's long-running Saturday Night Live-themed podcast, "Saturday Night Jive." In this episode, the guys analyze and attempt to make sense of the only narrative movie by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore. they're talking about 1995's "Canadian Bacon," a comedy about the United States declaring war on Canada, a farcical idea until a certain someone became our president and wondered about Canada being the 51st state. available on Apple and Spotify
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DSOP Throwback Holiday Edition: The Movies That Made Us -- "Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) / "Nutcracker Fantasy" (1979)
12/31/2024
DSOP Throwback Holiday Edition: The Movies That Made Us -- "Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) / "Nutcracker Fantasy" (1979)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are bringing good tidings and holiday cheer to their fellow man this season by looking at their series the Movies That Made Us and re-watching Christmas movies that had an effect on them during those formative years. Relive the joy of "Muppet Christmas Carol" and the horror of "Nutcracker Fantasy." Also some huge news out of Disney as far as the next five years of releases and many movies to discuss. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 287 includes: -Shia LaBeouf joins the ever-expanding Me Too list. -Disney unveils dozens of new TV series and movies for Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars and we're still catching up. -Ben highly recommends "Wolfwalkers," the traditionally hand-drawn animated feature from Apple Plus. -Nate says Nolan's "Tenet" is not worth the headaches. -Check out "Promising Young Woman" but skip out on Netflix's groan-inducing "The Midnight Sky." -The Movies That Made Us -- Christmas Edition! -Ben and Nate celebrate the timeless delight of "Muppet Christmas Carol" and argue it's the best version of Dickens' classic. -Ben shares a childhood nightmare that is the stop-motion animated 1979 fever dream "Nutcracker Fantasy.'"
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My Dad & the Movies -- Series Finale
12/07/2024
My Dad & the Movies -- Series Finale
The podcast series "My Dad & the Movies" is concluding with one final episode to explore a lifetime of movies, namely Nate's lifetime and the memories and experiences he highlights with his father as they share their recollections over some of the more memorable and formative films of Nate's 42 years of life as his father's son. This one might make some people a little misty, so be prepared to feel some things. also, thank you to everyone who devoted time to listen to Nate and his father talk about their shared love of the movies and their personal history with them. It's been a pleasure, and having this record will be a blessing to revisit in the future. Do things with the ones you love while you havethe chance, and let them know how much you love them. Available on Spotify and Apple
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Ep. 424: The Anthologist -- "Robot Carnival" (1987)
11/28/2024
Ep. 424: The Anthologist -- "Robot Carnival" (1987)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are back and tackling another anthology movie, this time the 1987 animated movie that likely introduced anime to a generation of viewers. Does it actually hold up today? Well, no. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 424 includes: -Trailer reactions to live-action "How to Train Your Dragon," "Dear Santa," and "Minecraft," plus even more election griping. -Ben says "Red One" is a mediocre mess of a bland holiday superhero movie. -The long-awaited "Wicked" movie is a marvel and even improves on the celebrated stage show. -The Anthologist - "Robot Carnival" (1987) -The guys discuss the 1987 collection of anime shorts and are thoroughly underwhelmed by this collection of robot-related ideas. It's more a product of its time, a sampler of what anime could be for novices, and we've moved beyond these simplistic, vibes-heavy storytelling tedium.
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DSOP Throwback: Double or Nothing -- "Dead Man on Campus" (1998) / "The Curve" (1998)
11/27/2024
DSOP Throwback: Double or Nothing -- "Dead Man on Campus" (1998) / "The Curve" (1998)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are once more tackling two similar movies released closely, this time the twins of 1998 college murder schemes, with the more star-studded "Dead Man on Campus" plays its premise for lackluster dark comedy, the indie noir thiller "The Curve," formerly titled "Dead Man's Curve," is an absurd movie that overdoses on twists that undo every logical aspect about the plotting, all in the name of being seen cool but failing so badly. It's a new favorite of Ben's, and maybe it will be for you too. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 364 includes: -We've lost a key Power Ranger. It's mournin' time. -Nate shares thoughts on "The Menu," "My Son Hunter," "Black Panther 2," and "Smile." -Disney's "Strange World" is a movie best worth waiting for being on TV. -Double or Nothing -- "Dead Man on Campus" / "The Curve" -The guys discuss the two weirdly similar movies, both about schemes to get straights As by pushing a collegiate roommate to kill themself, and one of them is a middling dark comedy and the other is one of the most hilariously ridiculous examples of twist-overdose Tarantino-knockoff neo-noir that the late 90s indie scene has to offer. Ben declares "The Curve" a new addition to his favorite so-bad-it's-good movies."
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DSOP Throwback: Switch the Pitch -- "10 Million B.C." (2008) / "Assassin 33 A.D." (2020)
11/22/2024
DSOP Throwback: Switch the Pitch -- "10 Million B.C." (2008) / "Assassin 33 A.D." (2020)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are celebrating Easter with a very special movie about what if Muslim terrorists went back in time to kill Jesus before he was crucified. Yes, amazingly, this movie exists, and it's "Assassin 33 A.D.," also known as "Black Easter," and the guys are discussing it along with the Asylum mockbuster "10 Million B.C." way back when Roland Emmerich's "10,000 B.C." bombed in 2008. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 344 includes: -Ezra Miller working extra hard to not be employable. -Cronenberg is back to doing what Croneberg do. -Horror flicks "X" and "Choose or Die" are derivative but neither as good or as bad as advertised. -Switch the Pitch -- "10 Million B.C." / "Assassin 33 A.D." -One involves a science team traveling to the past with dinosaurs, the other involves a military team, and scientists, traveling back to the past to kill or save Jesus, so it's only obvious that the combined pitch would be dinosaurs trying to kill Jesus. Surprisingly, both of these schlocky movies earn some respect."
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Ep. 423: The Anthologist -- "Kinds of Kindness" (2024) + 2024 Election Comiseration
11/10/2024
Ep. 423: The Anthologist -- "Kinds of Kindness" (2024) + 2024 Election Comiseration
The "Dirty Sons of Pirches" are finally back with a new baby and some crushing news thanks to the 2024 election. It's times like these that we need to seek out what makes us happy, and the guys pledge to carry on. This episode examines many of the newer movies of the last cople months and selects 2024's "Kinds of Kindness," the latest Yorgos Lanthimos project, for the next anthology analysis. Also, stay tuend at theend for the return of a very special guest that fans of the podcast have been without for quite some time. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 423 includes: -Election 2024.... yikes.... The guys try and process feelings as they await their eventual detainment. -Nate runs through a score of movies including "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Deadpool & Wolverine," "The Wild Robot," "It's What's Inside," "It Ends With Us," "Trap," and "The Substance." -Ben reflects upon "Venom 3" and Robert Zemeckis' "Here." -The Anthologist -- "Kinds of Kindness" (2024) -The guys split on thelatest Lanthimos dark comedy, with Nate finding it to be a meandering slog and Ben finding moments of levity amidst the three different stories featuring the same actors.
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Ep. 422: The Anthologist -- "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" (1983)
10/05/2024
Ep. 422: The Anthologist -- "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" (1983)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are back with a new podcast segment, this time exploring anthology movies, hich tend to be very heavy in the horror genre. The guys are tackling perhaps the best known anthology movie also based upon one of the most famous television series of all time, 1983's "Twilight Zone" movie. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 422 includes: -Baby arrival soon! Also, trailer reactions for "Thunderbolts," "Mickey 17," and "Ballerina." -"Uglies" is YA junk without any personality of its own that would work in a movie. -Nate has seen the "Reagan" biopic and has some trickle down thoughts about it. -The new "Joker" sequel seems to hold disdain for its fandom and for its own existence. -Ben has seen francis Ford Coppola's "Megaopolis" and lives to sing of its absurdities. -The Anthologist - "Thw Twilight Zone: The Movie" (1983) -It's four segments, incluing a clunker opening, but not all segments are on the same level. The first halfof the movie is a snoozer, with the risiable decision to include John Landis' heavy-handed segment even after his production got its lead actor and two children killed through reckless negligence. The second half, however, with segments directed by Joe Dante and George Miller, are where things get much more entertaining. The guys also discuss the nature of anthology films, the history of "The Twilight Zone," and speculate what filmmakers today they would pair with remaking different classic "Twilight Zone" episodes.
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DSOP Presents: Saturday Night Jive -- "Thomas the Tank Engine" (2000)
09/29/2024
DSOP Presents: Saturday Night Jive -- "Thomas the Tank Engine" (2000)
While the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are planning when to record next, check out Ben's other podcast he records regularly with his brother George, "Saturday Night Jive," where the guys usually discuss movies and matters related to the long-running late-night staple, "Staurday Night Live." However, with this episode, the guys try and make sense of the 2000 film adaptation of the magical talking railroad series from PBS, "Thomas the Tank Engine." Available on Spotify and Apple
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DSOP Throwback: The Book of Henry: The Home Game, more JJ, and mother!
09/24/2024
DSOP Throwback: The Book of Henry: The Home Game, more JJ, and mother!
From original posting: "The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" welcome back special guest and "Saturday Night Jive" podcaster George who has devised a special game just for them. He's been eager for weeks to talk about the strange experience that is "The Book of Henry" and has come up with a game to best illustrate the even more strange paths the movie takes. The guys round out the episode with another round of their pun-heavy game So Shalit Be and mourn the loss of Harry Dean Stanton in a typically insufficient way. Available on iTunes Episode 189 includes: -Our long national nightmare is over: J.J. Abrams is returning to direct "Star Wars: Episode 9." -Nate finds Darren Aronfosky's "mother!" to be an interesting allegory, but knows it will be hated. -George cites two 2017 movies that stuck with him, "The Circle" for all the wrong reasons and "Wakefield" for all the right reasons. -This Week's Game I -- And Then...? -George describes sections of the plot of "The Book of Henry" and asks Ben and Nate to predict what will happen next. they are often wrong as this movie reveals itself to be absurdly wrong-headed. -This Week's Game II -- So Shalit Be! -The guys take their turns coming up with Gene Shalit-worthy blurbs for the likes of "Room," "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," "Hackers," and more."
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Ep. 421: The Flop Era -- "Ishtar" (1987)
09/19/2024
Ep. 421: The Flop Era -- "Ishtar" (1987)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" might have finally met their match when it comes to the closer of their Flop Era series, examining the most notorious flops and fiascos in film history. This week it's the dud that became infamous and recognizeable just by name alone -- it's 1987's "Ishtar"! How bad can a movie be starring Waren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman as bad lounge singers stumbling through the desert be? The answer is unfathomably bad, especially if you're like the guys and find every second of the bad singing to be painful. It;s time to bid goodbye to this series, which might be the worst idea these guys have ever had, and they watched "A Serbian Film" on purpose. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 421 includes: -The Presidential Debate has finally put the focus on the issues that matter: whether immigants are stealing and then eating our pets. -R.I.P. James Earl Jones and comic artist John Cassaday. -Nate has some words on "Longlegs" and "Alien: Romulas." -Ben is mildly disappointed by "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." -The Flop Era -- "Ishtar" (1987) -There's no going back once you've endured "Ishtar." You might as well listen to their madness and pained cries as the guys try and make sense of all the ways this movie did not work for them at all.
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Ep. 420: The Flop Era -- "Moms Needs Moms" (2011)
09/07/2024
Ep. 420: The Flop Era -- "Moms Needs Moms" (2011)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are nearing their limit with The Flop Era, where they look at some of the biggest fiascos and failures of Hollywood's modern history, but it's taking its toll, and 2011's "Mars Needs Moms" might just be the most expensive awful-looking movie of all time, one of those ate aughts mo-cap animated films that were canned after the tremendous financial failure of this martian parable about respecting your mother. Episode 420 includes: -Disney is trying to use their free-trail subscriptions to get out of all sorts of legal liability. Exploitation! -Trailer responses for "Sonic 3" and the next film from the team that gave us "Psycho Goreman." -Ben and Nate wrestle with the charms and miscues of the Paul Feig comedy, "Jackpot!" -Ben thinks "Cucko"'s ultimate revealtion is a bit of a ... "so what?" that drains the rest of the film. -The Flop Era -- "Mars Needs Moms" (2011) -A kid blasts off to Mars to save his mom because, apparently, all those little Martians are harvested from the ground and need maternal figures to care for them. It's a bad bad movie, and it's made even worse by how terrible it looks on the eyes with its uncanny valley of horror.
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DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Aliens" (1986) / "Alien: Resurrection" (1997)
08/31/2024
DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Aliens" (1986) / "Alien: Resurrection" (1997)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are finalizing their double-feature breakdown of the "Alien" franchise, this time focusing on the more action-oriented entries, 1986's "Aliens" for the Classic film entry and 1997's "Alien: Resurrection" for the Cult film entry. You may be surprised which of the two Ben prefers. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 292 includes: -Is Armie Hammer a cannibal? -"Shadow in the Clouds" is entertaining despite the icky Max Landis of it all. -Ben genuinely loves COVID-made "Locked Down," and Nate is simply stunned. -Classic Film -- "Aliens" (1986) -James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster is still a classic example of big filmmaking and iconic moments. -Cult Film -- "Alien: Resurrection" (1997) -The much-maligned final chapter with Ripley might be schlocky, but could it also be the best movie of the series?"
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DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Alien" (1979) / "Alien 3" (1921)
08/30/2024
DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Alien" (1979) / "Alien 3" (1921)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are starting 2021 by tackling the "Alien" franchise but splitting the four movies along tonal lines, so this week will be the more horror/thriller based films, with 1979's "Alien" as this week's Classic and 1992's "Alien 3" as this week's Cult. Stay tuned for the other half in the next podcast. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 291 includes: -One week later, storming the Capitol to overthrow democracy at the behest of Donald Trump still seems like a bad idea. -Ben lauds "The Prom" as exactly what he needed. -Nate shares two foreign, depressing, but artistic and meaningful movies -- "Beanpole" and "Collective." -Classic Film -- "Alien" (1979) -The OG "Alien" movie that kicked things off with a chest-bursting flourish, but might it be a little dated, slow, and... quaint? -Cult Film -- "Alien 3" (1992) -David Fincher's first movie has quite a bad reputation, but is it the disaster it's been made out to be?"
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Ep. 419: The Flop Era -- "Dragonball Evolution" (2009)
08/29/2024
Ep. 419: The Flop Era -- "Dragonball Evolution" (2009)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are looking again at some of the biggest fiascos and failures in Hollywood history and they've lucked upon the much-derided 2009 adaptation of the legendary Japanese series of super-powered hulks fighting one another. It's wuite possibly one of the worst adaptations ever, and "Dragonball Evolution" is just as baffling and painful as its reputation in the fandom has endured for decades. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 419 includes: -Trailer reaction to the live-action "Snow White" that nobody wanted -Nate offers his impression of the first 40 minutes of Zack Snyder's director's cut for "Rebel Moon." Hoo boy. -Ben reviews "Harold and the Purple Crayon, " "Trap," and "Borderlands," and doesn't have much nice things to say about most of these movies (you're safe, Shyamalan). -The Flop Era -- "Dragonball Evolution" (2009) -The American live-action adaptation of the classic and super popular anime series is as bad as you've been warned. The guys aren't even Dragonball fans and they were offended on behalf of this fandom.
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Ep. 418: The Flop Era -- "Treasure Planet" (2002)
08/03/2024
Ep. 418: The Flop Era -- "Treasure Planet" (2002)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are looking again at some of the biggest flops and fiascos and failures in recent history, this time landing upon the overlooked handrawn Disney naimated movie from 2002, "Treasure Planet," the sci-fi update of the swashbuckling novel, "Treasure Island." Avaialble on Apple and Spotify Episode 418 includes: -More news from Kamala Harris, J.D. Vance, and the state of the presidential race. -Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU... as Doctor Doom. There are thoughts. -Nate talks about the tennis throuple drama "Challengers." -Ben has seen "Deadpool & Wolverine" and celebrates and condemns the fan service. -The Flop Era -- "Treasure Planet" (2002) -The guys are split on Disney's animated sci-fi spin on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, citing a lack of world-building to apply the "in space" portion of the adaptation. And yet, it has heart with its father/son dynamic that makes it hard to just ignore.
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DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Forrest Gump" (1994) / "Death Becomes Her" (1992)
07/29/2024
DSOP Throwback: Classics Catch-Up (or) hot Garbage? -- "Forrest Gump" (1994) / "Death Becomes Her" (1992)
"The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are performing yet another directorial double feature and this time the lucky artist is Robert Zemeckis. The guys are revisiting 1992's "Death Becomes Her" as their cult movie of the episode and his follow-up, 1994's "Forrest Gump," as the classic edition. Shocker: both are pretty great and Ben and Nate have the hot take of hot takes for "Gump." Available on Apple and Spotify Check us out at Patreon.com/dirtysonsofpitches Episode 288 includes: -Tom Cruise goes off on crew members about COVID safety and splits the guys down the middle. -Pixar's "Soul" feels a little lacking in that department. -"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "One Night in Miami" are two great ensembles worth your time. -"Wonder Woman 84" doesn't quite soar. -Cult Film -- "Death Becomes Her" (1992) -The dark comedy pitting Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn against one another is a fun, underrated slapsticky dark comedy worth revisiting. -Classic Film -- "Forrest Gump" (1994) -Forget everything you thought you knew about the Best Picture Oscar-winner from 1994. "Forrest Gump" is one of the most subversive, cynical, and ironic movies of recent memory and everyone missed it!//'
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Ep. 417: The Flop Era -- "One from the Heart" (1982) + Joe Biden Drops Out, It's Kamala Time
07/24/2024
Ep. 417: The Flop Era -- "One from the Heart" (1982) + Joe Biden Drops Out, It's Kamala Time
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are once again looking at one of the most famous flops in Hollywood history, a passion project that lead to writer/director Francis Ford Coppola working for hire throughout the 1980s and declaring bankruptcy. If only the movie was worth the artistic risk. This misguided and messy musical, which isn't really a musical, failes to enchant the guys who come packed with lots of complaints. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 417 includes: -After a scathing round-up of Katy Perry's comeback single/video "Woman's World," it's time to talk about some bigger news: Joe Biden is out. Kamala Harris is in. Democrats can breathe again. It's a long discussion over the political tremors of this week and what it can mean looking ahead. -Nate tries to make sense of Kevin Costner's "Horizon," one-quarter of an itnended whole we may never see. -Ben has watched the DC animated "Flashpoint" trilogy and lived to tell the tale. -The Flop Era -- "One from the Heart" (1982) -The guys analyze extensively Francis Ford Coppola's failed musical throwback to the romantic musicals of the 1950s and cannot fathom why anyone should care about this story and these lovelorn characters. Pitty Terri Garr. Also, a side conversation about the necessity of sex/nudity in movies and generational takes on this.
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Ep. 416: The Flop Era -- "Hudson Hawk" (1991)
07/18/2024
Ep. 416: The Flop Era -- "Hudson Hawk" (1991)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are again looking at some of the biggest flops and fiascos of film history, and this episode they're watching the infamous Bruce Willis comedy-caper "Hudson Hawk." It's a confused tonal mess of a movie and yet there is entertainment to be had because of the movie's wacky choices. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 416 includes: -R.I.P. Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, and Shannon Doherty -Neil Gaiman is getting Me Too-ed and this one hurts. -Nate has seen three imaginary friends 2024 movies and gives you the roundup. -Ben hates "Longlegs" and thinks everyone must be faking their enjoyment. -The Flop Era -- "Hudson Hawk" (1991) -The guys discuss 1991's passion project for Bruno, a character he's been workshopping for a decade, in song, brought to confused life by the director of "Heathers" and with an all-star cast, each acting like they are in a different movie. It's bad, it's not funny, and it's crazy, but the guys practically recommend seeing it for those same reasons.
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Ep. 415: The Flop Era -- "Cutthroat Island" (1995) + Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" seasons 3-5
07/12/2024
Ep. 415: The Flop Era -- "Cutthroat Island" (1995) + Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" seasons 3-5
It's a special hybrid episode for the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" as they finish discussing their TV project "The Void," elaborating upon three seasons of plots and twists and revealtions, while kicking off their newest podcast theme, The Flop Era, re-examining notorious Hollywood flops and failures and evaluating whether they are worthy of their negative reputation or unfairly maligned or maybe ahead of their time. Their first entry is the 1995 pirate action adventure "Cutthroat Island" starring Geena Davis, directed by her then-husband Renny Harlin, and proves to be a high-seas adventure missing just about everything you'd want in an adventure. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 415 includes: -The guys discuss the merits and many faults of the big-budget pirate adventure that bankrupted its production company. Behold, "Cutthroat Island" is not an entertaining disaster, just a curious mishandling of what could have been exciting story elements given a 90s feminist retrospective. Yo no no. -Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" seasons 3-5 discussion -Ben waxes about the final three seasons of his five-season plan for the sci-fi/horror TV project, "The Void," giving an overview of each season and the widening bigger plan for the universe of characters and aliens.
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Ep. 414: TV Pilot Graveyard X (W.E.I.R.D. World, Area 57, Global Frequency)
07/08/2024
Ep. 414: TV Pilot Graveyard X (W.E.I.R.D. World, Area 57, Global Frequency)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are closing out their look at failed TV pilots with a trio about conspiracies and secret agencies, looking at the truly weird, and long, pilot for Ed O'Neill's "W.E.I.R.D. World," based on the old comics series, then the very early 2000s action-thriller pilot "Area 57" based upon the Warren Ellis comic, and lastly the curiously unfunny workplace sitcom pilot, "Area 57." Stay tuned for the next episode that finishes discusinng seasons three, four, and five for Ben's sci-fi/horror TV project, "The Void." Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 414 includes: -Why hasn't anyone had a movie where Daniel-Day-Lewis pretends to act as Meryl Streep and Meryl Streep pretends to act as Daniel Day-Lewis to see who is the ultimate acting force? -Presidential debate comiseration. What can happen next besides heavy sighing? -Nate doesn't quite like "In a Violent Nature" but admires its experimentation. -Ben thinks "A Quiet Place: Day One" is good but this franchise is all juiced out. -TV Pilot Graveyard X (Area 57, Global Frequency, W.E.I.R.D. World) -The last look at failed pilots, at least for now, and each one of these sci-fi shows has soemthing interesting that could have worked and plenty that doesn't. "Area 57" needs more comic specificity, "Global Frequency" needed more intrigue and better characters, and "W.E.I.R.D. World" needed more honing and restraint.
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Ep. 413: TV Pilot Graveyard IX (Pryde of the X-Men, Legend of Hawaiian Slammers, Defenders of Dynatron City)
07/05/2024
Ep. 413: TV Pilot Graveyard IX (Pryde of the X-Men, Legend of Hawaiian Slammers, Defenders of Dynatron City)
The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are making up for lost time, as this recorded episode was meant to be uploaded weeks ago and was initially forgotten. No longer! The guys continue looking at failed TV pilots, this time three very 1990s animated series generally intended for kids. Available on Apple and Spotify Episode 413 includes: -More "Star Trek" TV with Paul Giamatti? No more "Power Rangers" reboot? Robert Downey Jr. retuning to MCU? -Nate sings the praises of "Hit Man." -Ben cannot make sense of "The Watchers." -TV Pilot Graveyard (Pryde of the X-Men, Legend of Hawaiian Slammers, Defenders of Dynatron City) -Finally, the guys get their hands on some good TV pilots that never made it further. Well, two good ones. "Pryde of the X-Men" is an interesting 1989 artifact that laid the groundwork for the popular 90s animated series. "Hawaiian SlammerS" is a ridiculously 90s cartoon about super heroes tied with, wait for it, pogs. Remember pogs? Finally, "Dynatron City" is simply awesomely 90s and radical, dude.
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DSOP Throwback: We Pitch a New "Hellboy" On the Spot (And it's Damn Good)
06/29/2024
DSOP Throwback: We Pitch a New "Hellboy" On the Spot (And it's Damn Good)
The on-the-spot pitching of what could have been 2019's "Hellboy" is genuinely awesome and surprising. "The "Dirty Sons of Pitches" are trying a new hybrid game/pitch this week in honor of the astounding "Hellboy" reboot, so the guys will pitch a new version of a Hellboy movie using random plot elements decided by dice rolls every so often. It's amazing that it's not only cohesive, and awesome, but easily better than the film in theaters. Available on iTunes and Spotify Episode 235 includes: -Star Wars is back with a TV show, a new trailer for Episode IX, a new title, and more... of the old. -"Missing Link" is the least Laika film yet but still charming. -Nate declares "Dragged Across Concrete" is one of the best films of 2019. -Ben is flabbergasted by the "Hellboy" reboot. -This Week's Pitch -- Switch the Pitch (Hellboy)! -The guys roll a dice to select new plot additions (New Character/Flashback/Plot Twist/Action Scene/Death Scene/Sex Scene) and pitch, on the spot, a new "Hellboy" and it is awesome. This lasts a half hour! -This Week's Game -- So Shalit Be! -The guys conclude with another rousing edition of impersonating film critic/social deviant Gene Shalit and coming up with increasingly absurd blurbs for films."
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Ep. 412: Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" season 2 overview
06/27/2024
Ep. 412: Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" season 2 overview
Before the "Dirty Sons of Pitches" jump back into their cretive discussion over the sci-fi project "The Void," including the overview of all of a prospective second season, the guys run through some recent movies they've watched and offer their thoughts and condolences. Available on Spotify and Apple Episode 412 includes: -Nate explains some personal developments that might impact future installments. Also, his life. -"The Strangers: Chapter 1" is fright-free, "Back to Black" is misguided, and "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2" is better than its predessor, which means it's still plenty bad. -"Inside Out 2" is an enjoyable Pixar sequel that could have stood even more meaningful developments. -Star Trek-ify -- "The Void" season 2 -Ben unleashes a full breakdown of the 12 episodes for the second season of "The Void," the project developed over the podcast beginning back in 2022.
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