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Mailbag: The Crow Fans Fight Back + Sly Stallone Voicemail May 18, 2026

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James, Ryan, and Clint power through another late-night Bad Movies Rule! Mailbag, fueled by the greatest fans in the game and the world’s most hype intro song. They kick things off by ripping open a package from Jason at Alamo City Comics — the first three issues of his crowdfunded comic Mercer (autographed and Punisher-vibes approved).

Voicemails include a dead-ringer “Double S” (Sly Stallone?) praising Rhinestone and their favorite-actor episodes, plus first-time caller Falcon catching up on the entire back catalog. Emails bring everything from an uncle’s Holmes & Watson trauma (and the subsequent bad-movie intervention), Curt Mummer’s snail-sex deep dive and 24 Hours of Lemons racing glory, multiple passionate “In Defense of The Crow” breakdowns (Brandon Lee tragedy, studio rush job, and the infamous cut Skull Cowboy character), Jaws: The Revenge shark-conspiracy theories, starter horror movie tier lists for kids, and a gloriously uncomfortable sexy fanfic written just for Ryan Mattila.

Bill calls in with a heartfelt Bunraku apology (and a plea to give the movie a proper full-episode shot), while the guys Google-Translate their way through Latin prayers, correct Walker Texas Ranger lore, and brainstorm apocalypse-riff movies.

As always, the crew is equal parts tired, wired, and endlessly grateful.

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#262 - Street Fighter (1994) May 15, 2026

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The Bad Movies Rule! crew revisits their very first episode with a full Street Fighter (1994) redux — this time with fresh eyes from guests Rachel and Dave, who are watching the movie (and barely know the game) for the first time. James, Chuck, and Brian guide them through the glorious chaos of Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile, Raul Julia’s career-best (and final) turn as M. Bison, Kylie Minogue in a tiny outfit, a floating video-game chair, human-bone chandeliers, stealth boats, and more quotable nonsense than you can shake a Hadouken at. Expect non-stop laughs, game-to-movie comparisons, the most iconic “for me, it was Tuesday” speech in cinema history, and the crew’s signature awards segment. One of the most beloved “bad movie that rules” titles in the BMR catalog gets the fresh-perspective treatment it always deserved. Bison bucks accepted.

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Mailbag: Flown Flags, Movie Set Dreams & Sesame Street May 11, 2026

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In this week’s mailbag, James and Ryan (Clint is apparently still a ghost) record from the half-finished new studio while celebrating the show’s 5th anniversary. They open physical mail first, including a postcard from Aaron J. featuring murderous cholla cactus “murder pickles” and a package from Andrew Sparks that literally exploded in transit… but contained one of the coolest gifts BMR has ever received: an American flag that was flown over Truist Park (Atlanta Braves stadium) specifically for the show. The guys are genuinely floored and already planning where it’s going to live permanently in the new studio.

They also finally explain the long-running “Grass Lake Road” inside joke (it’s not a movie, it’s Bob’s personal road to hell in Antioch, Illinois), answer Sheila’s question about which movie set they’d spend a week on (The Mummy vs. The Expendables 2), read voicemails about James Bond theme ratings, thermodynamics in Surviving the Game, historical accuracy in A Knight’s Tale, Bam Bam Bigelow stories, kids’ intro horror movies, and more. Plus: a passionate defense of the show from a listener, suggestions for Heavyweights and Bushwhacked, and a full-on rant about the 2018 Sesame Street special When You Wish Upon a Pickle that may have broken James permanently.

As always, the guys read every email, voicemail, and piece of physical mail you send, thank the patrons making the new studio possible, and remind everyone how to get in touch (details in the description). A chaotic, gift-filled, laugh-out-loud mailbag perfect for the 5th anniversary week.

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#261 - Jaws: The Revenge (1987) May 08, 2026

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After barely surviving Jaws 3D, the Bad Movies Rule crew immediately chains into Jaws: The Revenge (aka Jaws 4) for a full-franchise double-header marathon. James is joined by Brian (Samurai Movie Jam), Ryan Ferrell, and Bob Houser as they rip through the infamous sequel where the great white shark develops psychic powers, a personal vendetta against the entire Brody bloodline, and a habit of roaring like a pissed-off dinosaur.

They go full scene-by-scene through the Christmas Eve dock attack, telepathic Ellen Brody flashbacks, Michael Caine’s charming pilot Hoagie, Mario Van Peebles’ unhinged Jamaican scientist Jake, snail-sex research, banana-boat carnage, and one of the most gloriously stupid boat-ramming climaxes in cinema history. Expect nonstop laughs about voodoo sharks, Lorraine Gary’s intensity, Lance Guest’s charm, and whether this is actually better than Jaws 3. If the shark doesn't rule, at least it roars.

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The Crow (1994) - Good Movies Rule PREVIEW May 05, 2026

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This is an extended sample from our full 2+ hour discussion on The Crow, and we can't wait to talk about Brandon Lee's cult classic. Want the whole thing? Click the link below to become a Patreon supporter!

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James, Nicole, Clint & Mattila recap the Crow to decide if it deserves it's title as a 90s cult classic or was it overhyped?

The Crow stars Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, and David Patrick Kelly.

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Mailbag: The Room, UHF Twinkie Wieners & Rambo Baby May 04, 2026

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James, Ryan, and Clint rip open the Bad Movies Rule! mailbag once again! This episode is packed with physical mail magic: a mouth-watering care package from Josh Bowman at Smokey Tony’s BBQ in North Carolina (complete with their signature dry rub and huge live show news for July), The Room + The Disaster Artist DVDs, an emotional support pickle plushie that sends James into a tailspin, and a glowing inflatable ghost light that’s already haunting the studio in April.

Listeners deliver the goods too — defending their ride-or-die “bad” movies (UHF and its legendary Twinkie Wiener Sandwich, Ernest Scared Stupid, Cool as Ice, Equilibrium, Flintstones Vegas, and Casper), sharing wild family stories (a mom’s Ricochet fast-forward freakout and a dad’s front-bear-hug bar-fight suplex), revealing one fan was literally conceived after his parents watched Rambo: First Blood Part II, plus tons of suggestions (Homefront, rollerblade movies, more Charlie Sheen, Jet Li/DMX bangers). Hawaiian Steve, Australian Justin on Anzac Day, trucker Joshua, and more chime in with laughs, compliments, and the usual chaos.

We also get the latest on the repurposed counter (now tracking episodes since someone screwed up the awards), the new Patreon James Bond series “Die Another Episode,” and plenty of classic BMR banter, work stories, and pickle-related trauma. Grab a snack (maybe some dry rub on chicken) and join the fun!

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#260 - Jaws 3-D (1983) May 01, 2026

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The Bad Movies Rule crew dives headfirst into the murky waters of Jaws 3-D (1983) — the one where the shark crashes SeaWorld, Dennis Quaid runs parkour laps around the lagoon, and the 3D effects look like they were shot on a Super 8 camera pointed at cardboard cutouts.

James, Brian, Bob, and Ryan Farrell suffer through (and occasionally enjoy) the slowest, chunkiest great white in franchise history, bumper boat carnage, dolphin defenders, a grenade-pulling scene for the ages, and enough Leah Thompson chemistry to make you forget the movie’s body count is shockingly low. They roast the effects, debate whether cocaine explains Dennis Quaid’s intensity, pitch a far superior remake starring Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. an orca, and hand out the usual awards.

Is Jaws 3-D a misunderstood cheesy delight or just a bad movie, full stop?

Grab your snorkel, avoid the undersea kingdom tunnels, and join the boys for another hilarious scene-by-scene takedown!

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Mailbag: Deloreans, Batmobiles & Starfighters! Apr 27, 2026

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In this special video Mailbag episode of Bad Movies Rule!, the crew (James, Clint, Ryan, and the gang) finally films the unboxing in their new studio and it’s a total fan gift overload! They tear into a mountain of physical mail featuring Buc-ee’s Beaver Nuggets (spicy, white cheddar, and cinnamon varieties), multiple Lego sets including two Back to the Future DeLoreans, Batmobiles, and a killer Spaceballs Winnebago/Eagle 5, plus awesome movie posters (Last Starfighter scroll, Tremors, Conan the Barbarian, and more).

Matt Mulholland absolutely crushes it with a massive haul: signed posters, a signed print, rare DVDs for future BMR Reacts and Horror Reel (Special Dead, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School Forever double feature, Holmes & Watson), and even screenwriter contact info. The team also digs into listener emails (favorite rom-coms like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Pretty Woman), workplace stories, Norman’s art prompt request for Clint, and standout voicemails—including Jason’s incredible Star Wars Episode I deployment story (guarding the actual film canisters in Saudi Arabia under armed escort!).

Full of classic BMR banter, studio decorating plans, and nonstop gratitude for the community that keeps the show alive. If you’ve ever wanted to see the crew lose it over snacks, Legos, and legendary fan support, this is the episode for you!

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#259 - Surviving the Game (1994) Apr 24, 2026

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In the brand-new Bad Movies Rule! studio (finally!), James, Clint, Curt, and Joe dive into the 1994 Ice-T vehicle Surviving the Game — a “most dangerous game” thriller packed with Rutger Hauer, Gary Busey at his most unhinged, F. Murray Abraham, John C. McGinley, and Charles S. Dutton.

The crew celebrates the move with dumpster-diving gags, shopping-cart beef debates, endless Gary Busey dog-story impressions, and a full-throated takedown of Ice-T’s… unique… leading-man performance. Expect fire-lit cabin chaos, cliff-jumping logic holes, one of the greatest dinner scenes in bad-movie history, and the boys wondering how this stacked cast somehow made a movie that’s equal parts thrilling and ridiculous.

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Mailbag: Sour Candy Chaos, UK Biscuits & Sobriety Stories Apr 20, 2026

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James, Clint, and Ryan are in the brand-new studio digging into a mountain of physical mail, including a hilarious Key West postcard with a spicy life hack, mega sour candies that destroy faces, Tennessee treats (beef jerky, Goo Goo Clusters, and a surprise pickle monster drawing from a listener's daughter), Deez Nuts from Arkansas, and an epic UK care package full of Jammy Dodgers, Hobnobs, Cadbury goodies, and teacakes.

Heartfelt letters include a listener who kicked cancer's ass while watching the show during chemo, another who found joy and sobriety through BMR after hitting rock bottom, and stories of family movie memories with granddads and Bruce Lee. Plus voicemails about Rambo Nintendo games, Hollywood theories (LL Cool J can never die?), Navy life, and more. We laugh, we get emotional, we eat way too much junk food, and we celebrate the BMRmy. Send physical mail to PO Box 383, Burlington, WI 53105 — it gets opened first!

If you love bad movies, big laughs, and real community, this one's for you.

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