In this episode, the boys keep on their video game adventures, this time to talk about the Minecraft movie that's taking cinemas and the internet by storm. And what it means for the continued slopification of culture. Also talk of the Pope's recent passing, the death of 4Chan, Right Wing insecurity and try to figure out why the hell Jack Black keeps singing in this movie. Further Reading: https://www.richardhanania.com/p/the-based-ritual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8mrflAU2M…

In this episode the boys dip back into the world of video games for a retrospective on the Bioshock series. Starting with Bioshock 1 & 2 The first game, an art-house horror dressed up like a Triple-A FPS and it's flawed but fun enough sequel. Also talk of Trump's tariff insanity, what makes a sequel good or bad, our thoughts on gooners and how capitalism will always turn into fascism.…

In the episode, guest John returns to the show to chat with the boys about 'Captain America: Brave New World.' The newest MCU slice of pig slop and how it spells a bad omen for everything going forward. Also talk of Ukraine, MAGA's further decent into nihilism, early Leo DiCaprio star vehicles and how films are not made anymore so much as they are assembled from broken pieces. Article on the Captain Amerikka 4's production: https://archive.ph/tqbRk…

In this episode, the boys go back to the world of Capeshit to discuss Marvel's post Avengers: Endgame run of films. The bad, the ugly and the one or two good nuggets hidden in this pile of trash. Also talk of how COVID ruined filmmaking, why homework shouldn't been mandatory to watch CGI monsters fighting each other, and how over saturation and quantity over quality is the bane of all franchises. Further Reading: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/simu-liu-reddit-history/ https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55185119 https://variety.com/2022/film/news/christian-bale-thor-love-and-thunder-marvel-method-1235393822/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GC5rAX0xHg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka6XoaTiH6I…

In this episode, the boys go back to the art-house to talk about Nosferatu. The 1922 film, the 1979 film, the recent 2024 film and 2000s 'Shadow of the Vampire'. Getting into the legacy of the character, the way time changes our approach to art and the gory details of being a vampire. Also talk of the future of Gaza, America's self destruction, Italian exploitation films and the interesting history of Germany's silent films and their impact. Further Reading: *https://monoskop.org/images/1/12/Kracauer_Siegfried_From_Caligari_to_Hitler_A_Psychological_History_of_the_German_Film.pdf *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai_ruoqAsZ8 *https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/us-news/crazed-maine-dad-rants-against-abortion-gay-rights-during-armed-police-standoff-before-being-killed-by-swat-team/*https://tedbauer.medium.com/steve-righini-another-dude-at-the-intersection-of-radicalization-and-mental-health-c4202680d1e9 *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqGBLZpMVkk…

In this episode, the boys ring in Oscar season with one of the best and few good movies in the running for top prize 'Conclave.' A movie that makes the gerontocracy and inner politics of the Catholic Church way more entertaining than it has any right to be. Also talk of Trump 2.0, the end of the American century, how awful the Oscar picks are this year and finding fun in the darkest of times.…

In this episode, the boys interrupt regularly secluded programming to discuss the recent passing of David Lynch. Along with debating his work, obsessions and lasting legacy. Along with jokes on his strange behavior, nostalgic waxing on how his work effected us and pitch a fan theory that everything Kyle MacLachlan stars in is actually set in the Twin Peaks universe.…

In this episode, in honor of Trump taking office again, the boys bring Snel back on to discuss the greatest Trump era movie that so happened to be made thirty years ago, 'Falling Down.' Once considered a bizarre outlier in American cinema, now so intensely timely with the path America is currently going down. Also talk of how Conservatives are unable to understand art, Joel Schumacher's incredibly varied career, McDonald's awful food and how without treats, the average American will go full sicko mode.…

In this episode, the boys ring in the new year by discussing their top five movies of 2024. We also discuss our least favourite movies, what the state of cinema looks like going into a second Trump admin, our slow descending slide into oligarchy and making fun of Liams beloved Canada. Elon spying on his own customers https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-workers-shared-sensitive-images-recorded-by-customer-cars-2023-04-06/ Jimmy Carter discuses Israel/Palestinian on Democracy Now https://youtu.be/FXMfWlRVr-0?si=Y_Mgfjk_quV2Sc8F Bezos clamps down in his newspaper https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jan/04/washington-post-cartoonist-resigns-jeff-bezos…

In this episode, the boys close out Bond for good with the film that haunts the entire franchise 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.' Once considered the black sheep of the series, now widely regarded as one of the best entries of it. By critics, audiences and filmmakers. Also talk of Bond video games, George Lazenby's strange acting career and how macho men can have feelings too.…

In this episode, the boys invited John back on the show to return to the world of James Bond to cover the Craig era. A very inconsistent run of films that create an interesting meta narrative of "is James Bond irrelevant in the 21 century?" Along the way talks about the fall of the Assad regime, the NYC CEO murder, mid 2000s action movie filmmaking and how Paddington bear is actually a based political assassin.…

In this episode, the boys are once again joined by recurring guest star and token American Snel to talk all things JD Vance. We discuss his bad upbringing and beliefs, why he got elected VP and who put him there, Snels weird connection to the Vances and why your dumb boomer parents love Israel. Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski bend the knee Bill Maher unironically endorses the old testament RFK JR calls his new boss Hitler…

In this episode, the boys cut loose in honor of their new, harsh reality and talk about the recently released 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.' A game that's way more fun then it has any right to be and the boys also reminisce about previous installments of the series for laughs and ridicule. Also featured is talk of recent gaming trends, how parasocial relationships influence voting, and pitching Oklahoma City bombing for the game's upcoming DLC.…

In this episode, the boys return from their election vacation to confront the reality of a second Trump presidency. Along with talking about the recent Trump/Roy Cohn biopic 'The Apprentice,' One of the best films of the year and also tells us a lot how things are the way they are. Also talk of Biden's legacy of failure, gross NYC exploitation movies and how Trump media should be done to avoid liberal cringe.…

In this episode, the boys celebrate Halloween by covering 2024's best and most provocative horror film. Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance.' The year's ultimate "We Live in a Society" movie, but also a fun gore-fest that Cronenberg would be proud of. Also talk of the final days of the US election, how horror films can still remember to be fun once in a while and reminding everyone that no matter what happens in November, we all lose.…

In this episode, the boys call in the clowns to cover Todd Phillips' Joker Duology. The 2019 smash hit and the recently released 2024 bomb. Although the boys put up a passionate defense for Folie à Deux. Also talk of why NYC is hell on earth, fans are idiots and how time is more important to a film then box office. Joker 2019 worst takes: https://www.salon.com/2019/10/04/joker-review-todd-phillips-incels-alt-right-warner-bros/ https://www.leftvoice.org/first-as-farce-then-as-tragedy/ https://youtu.be/bujc8KkxwmQ?si=w_tB4IkFoBHMvdOF https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/10/joker-joaquin-phoenix-trump-era…

In this episode, the boys tackle 2024's most polarizing and fascinating film. Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis.' A film that's impossible to describe and even harder to understand. But it might be an end of an era in Hollywood. Also talk of Israel's attacks on Lebanon, the VP debate, Ditty's arrest and Coppola's complicated legacy as a filmmaker and artist.…

In this episode, the boys get serious for an episode they have planned since the beginning of the show. 'An Open Secret.' A film that derailed a director's career, sent people to jail and is impossible to find thanks to people richer and more powerful then this podcast. Also talks of Trump constantly getting shot at, Taylor Swift being an American oligarch, evil people getting away with awful crimes and how nothing will change regardless of who's in charge. An Open Secret documentary in full: https://www.effedupmovies.com/open-secret-2014/…

In this episode, the boys celebrate a belated 9/11 to talk about one of the greatest movies of the 80s and maybe of all time, Paul Verhoeven's Robocop. A great action movie, cyberpunk satire, religious allegory. It's a masterpiece. Also talks about Trump thinking people are eating dogs, Conservative YouTubers taking money from the Russians, glazing Paul Verhoeven's filmography and why not every successful movie can be a lucrative franchise. Further Reading: *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrMZC-E47g4&ab_channel=DRCArchive *https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-rt-employees-indicted-covertly-funding-and-directing-us-company-published-thousands https://x.com/RichardHanania/status/1833614930530226221…

In this episode, the boys take a lunch break to cover 1999's 'Inspector Gadget.' From the director of 'Cool as Ice', an under 80 minute runtime and actors with a decent real life body count. Clearly a production that wasn't doomed from day one right? Also talk about Rupert Everett ruining Guy Richie's life, how Hollywood encourages failing upwards, and how cartoons don't work in live action.…

In this episode, the boys finish up their decent into the X-Men franchise with special guest John. This time to cover the 2010s series of movies. Where after a strong start, the fan favorite pedophile director comes back to mixed results and with a buyout of the studio in progress during production of the last entry in this series. It's a mess! Also talk of how liberals are no better then conservatives, the power foreign entities have on the quote "superpower countries", evil filmmakers being rewarded for failure and how the future of capeshit is looking super bleak. Bryan Singer's 2014 lawsuit: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4151362/john-doe-no-117-v-bryan-singer/…

In this episode, the boys continue to grind through the X-Men film franchise with the original 2000s trilogy. Some of it's good, some of it's bad, but the baggage and destruction it's two infamous directors/sex criminals leave behind is undeniable. Also talk of Trump's flying Epstein's plane, new J.D Vance lore, the early B-movie days of Marvel and going through all of the allegations and crimes of both Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner in graphic detail. Further Reading: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bryan-singers-traumatic-x-men-set-movie-created-a-monster-1305081/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/675XsPg2HGSeiEcPvz0tHF?si=ae1EubynQPScZy06equF2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qaLTttJUE…

In this episode, the boys come back to the world of capeshit with 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' A film that fails to justify it's own existence even in the most basic ways. A total waste of time. Also talk of the UK race riots, Trump's decline in relevance, the dire conditions at Marvel Studios and how post-irony feels like a thing of the past Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s11uIW7wi-E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ihCI_lApA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_6bscCG7OA…

In this episode, what was meant to be a short bonus episode turns into an hour plus of the boys talking about the chaos going on in America. Including Trump almost dying, J.D Vance being the most online politician since Ron Desantis, Kamala Harris capturing the heart of liberals around the world and Liam gets nostalgic for 80-90s wrestling. Also a short bit on the internet's new favorite horror film 'Longlegs' in the last 20 minutes if you're interested.…

In this episode, the boys talk about the notorious 1999 flop 'Wild Wild West' and how it sets the stage for Hollywood as we know now. Also talk about the UK elections, trouble in the house of Biden, Hollywood producer Jon Peters being fucking insane and how Will Smith is probably going to be O.J Simpson 2.0 Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aziuR76Cek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknzW8ZPVLg…

In this episode, the boys return to the world of James Bond to cover the Brosnan era. It starts so strong and burns out so fast. Although there is a lot of laughs along the way. Also talk of Biden's disaster of a debate, The U.S Supreme Court going rogue, 90s action movie nostalgia and how this era of Bond and easily the most frustrating of everything we've done so far.…

In this episode. The boys tackle possibly the gayest film of all time. Intentional or otherwise, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.' A film whose reputation needs no introduction in it's relation to LGBTQ+ cannon. Also talk on more troubles in the world of Israel and Trump, horror being a safe haven for queers and the fine line between art and trash.…

In this episode. The boys kick off Pride Month with something a little outside our wheelhouse with Brideshead Revisited. The English literary classic turned into a critically acclaimed miniseries that's now an LGBTQ+ favorite. Lots of implications in this one. Also talk of Trump's legal issues, the downfall of Israel, queer coding in classic Hollywood films and how being rich and successful makes you miserable. Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl8FaJg2o5A https://archive.is/20130901174026/http://www.theguardian.com/books/2008/sep/27/evelynwaugh.fiction…

In this episode. The boys return to the world of Todd Howard with some spicy takes on the new Fallout show from Jeff Bezos and Jonathan Nolan. The result is a very funny, super slick and surprisingly solid show in the realm of streaming shovel ware. Also talks of Trump's bad day at this year's Libertarian Convention, the upcoming ICC warrants against Bibi, the UK government being stupid, making fun of video game devs who just want to be film directors and reminiscing about Uwe Boll movies.…

In this episode, the boys are once again joined by Snel to discuss the summer's most spineless movie, Civil War. A film that fails to say anything about politics, class, war, journalism, America or anything of substance. Also talks about the invasion of Rafah, Trump being BBF's with Hannibal Lecter, the Tiktokification of modern filmmaking and get into the weeds of what an actual American Civil War 2.0 would look like.…