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Episode 174 - May Oct 12, 2023

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Welcome back to a spooky new episode of the Not A Bomb podcast! It's that time of year again! Our fantastic listeners are curating the content for our Halloween season, and we've got another spine-tingling movie to dissect. Joining us today are Sammy from the GGTMC and Angel Sauer, and we're diving into the realms of psychological horror with a close look at the 2002 film May. Crafted by the imaginative Lucky McKee, May offers a contemporary take on the classic Frankenstein narrative and features a remarkable performance by Angela Bettis. This movie has earned a devoted following since its original release and has secured its spot on numerous "best of" lists in the horror community. During this episode, we delve into the film's psychological horror elements, society's relentless pursuit of perfection, the nuances of awkward romances, Frosty the Snowman, modern kinks, and so much more! May is directed by Lucky McKee and stars Angela Bettis, Jeremy Sisto, Anna Faris, and James Duval. Shoutout to listener John H for the great recommendation! Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy, Angel

Episode 173 - The Girl with All the Gifts Oct 05, 2023

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Spooky season is officially upon us, and Not A Bomb is ready to hand out all the treats! This year, our listeners picked out the movies for Spooktober! We are kicking this terrifying month off with 2016’s post-apocalyptic sci/fi horror film - The Girl with All the Gifts. Based on the book of the same name, The Girl with All the Gifts depicts the breakdown of society after a fungal outbreak. Does this sound a lot like a popular Sony video game that turned into a critically acclaimed show? The two share a lot of similarities! Sporting a very strong cast and a unique spin on the zombie genre, The Girl with All the Gifts was not released in the United States but did receive a lot of critical acclaim in the UK. Does this film have what it takes to stand out in the zombie crowd? Should it have played in American theaters? Are fungal zombies scarier than the classic George Romero zombies? Listen and find out! The Girl with All the Gifts is directed by Colm McCarthy and stars Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, Glenn Close, and Sennia Nanua. Shoutout to listener Tom H for the great recommendation! If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy

NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 9: Labor Pains Sep 30, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the gang “delivers” a discussion on 2009’s Labor Pains. Starring the infamous Lindsay Lohan, Labor Pains finds Lindsay faking a pregnancy to keep her job. Yep, that’s the premise. The 94-minute runtime is plagued with unfunny jokes, a bratty little sister, Chris Parnell belittling himself, lame dog jokes, smoking in the girls room, and some of the worst music ever created. This may be the film that ends these little experiements! Make sure to stick around after the discussion to hear the winners of the listener requests for October! Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

Episode 172 - Licorice Pizza (with Michele Meek) Sep 27, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we are excited to welcome back Michele Meek to the show and discuss 2021’s comedy-drama - Licorice Pizza. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza failed to recover its modest budget of $40 million but did manage to snag a few Academy Award nominations. This period piece has stellar performances, brilliant direction, and a few controversial storylines. As usual, Michele brings her unique perspective to the episode and asks some incredibly interesting questions about Anderson’s storytelling choices. Is Licorice Pizza a bomb? Is the core relationship between the leads too controversial for mainstream audiences? Does the film deserve a second look? Listen and find out! Licorice Pizza is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie. You can find more information on our wonderful guest, Michele Meek, by visiting her website. Also, be on the lookout for her short film - Bay Creek Tennis Club. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.

Episode 171 - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Sep 21, 2023

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Your Angel of Death awaits! Time to listen to the latest episode of Not A Bomb! This is your favorite film podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we welcome Sophia, from the Moviestruck podcast, to discuss the 1993 animated film - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Coming after the first season of Batman: The Animated Series, Mask of the Phantasm finds Bruce Wayne battling with your typical bad guys as well as the idea of being happy. It’s complex. It’s gritty. It’s beautiful. And, it’s a cartoon. Listen as we talk about our favorite Caped Crusader moments, his rogues gallery of evil doers, Citizen Kane, Kevin Conroy, and much, much more. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, and stars Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Dana Delaney, Hart Bochner, and Abe Vigoda. Make sure to check out Sophia over at the Moviestruck Podcast and drop her a review! We bet you will love episode 63!!!! If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Sophia

NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 8: Love on a Leash Sep 16, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is pretty simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the we tackle…well, we’re not exactly sure what it is, but the film is called Love on a Leash. In this “romantic comedy,” Jana wears a lot of green, finds a dog that turns into a man at night, gets sexually assaulted by her store manager, tries to walk on water, sleeps in a heart-shaped bed, takes erotic dog-themed photos, and becomes an old woman by the end of the film. Not only did this film Break Brad, but the collateral damage is quite evident. Do not watch the movie, but certainly listen to the episode! Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

Episode 170 - Champion (2018) Sep 13, 2023

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast. Normally, this is the podcast where we go back and re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. However, this week we’ve decided to invoke the “Don Lee Clause.” What is the “Don Lee Clause?” Without using a ton of legal jargon, we reserve the right to discuss any Don Lee film regardless of the movie’s critical or box office success. This week’s show is a full house as we bring a ton of guests to discuss 2018’s Champion. Sammy from the GGTMC, Jose from Watch/Skip+, and professional Don Lee cosplayer John Nance take time out of their busy schedule to discuss this Korean sports film centered around competitive arm wrestling. We kick things off talking about some of our favorite sports films that make our eyeballs sweat (because guys don’t cry). Eventually, everybody spends ample time gushing over this amazing film that showcases the acting prowess of Korea’s most popular movie star of 2023. Please do yourself a favor and watch Champion! This film deserves all the attention! Champion is directed by Kim Yong-wan and stars Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), Kwon Yul, and Han Ye-ri. Troy and Brad were recently on the Moviestruck podcast to talk about the Hong Kong classic - 8 Diagram Pole Fighter. Head over to Moviestruck and check it out! Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy, John

Episode 169 - Valerian and The City of Thousand Planets Sep 06, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we discuss one of the most visually stunning films released in the past 10 years - Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets. Based on the French comic which may or may not have been an influence on a certain “galaxy far far way,” Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets has a lot to enjoy and one glaring weakness - the chemistry between the two protagonists. We finally get to tackle the filmography of Luc Besson and evaluate the acting talent of Dane DeHaan (spoiler - it’s a pretty quick evaluation and it’s not good). Is Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets just eye-candy or does it have more going on than just stunning visuals and interesting gleep glops? Download and find out! Timestamp: Intro - (1:12), Background Info - (3:00), Listener Feedback - (90:30), and Outro - (106:36) Valerian and The City of Thousand Planets is directed Luc Besson and stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu, and Rutger Hauer. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy

Episode 168 - The Fabelmans Aug 31, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this introspective episode, we tackle 2022’s box office bomb, but critical darling - The Fabelmans. Legendary artist Steven Spielberg directs this coming-of-age drama and gives us a glimpse into his adolescent years as an early filmmaker. We are lucky to have our good friend Alex back on the show who, apparently, has seen this film three times! Before we discuss this very expensive therapy session, we spend a little time discussing some of our favorite “movies about movies.” The Fabelmans failed to recoup it’s production budget on it’s initial run but did manage to get a bunch of Oscar nominations. Where the critics just giving this film a pass because of Spielberg’s name? Did audiences miss out on an interesting and intimate portrait of a great American film director? Download and find out what we think! The Fabelmans is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Michelle Williams, Paul Dao, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle and Judd Hirsch. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Alex

NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 7: Argento's Dracula (Dracula 3D) Aug 28, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is pretty simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang tackles “Legendary” director Dario Argento’s adaption of Dracula in 2012’s Dracula 3D. Oh boy. There is so much to unpack in this one: Asia Argento’s “performance”, a CGI praying mantis, color changing trains, a sleepwalking Rutger Hauer performance, and garlic bullets. Was this the film that finally broke Brad? Or did it cause some collateral damage among the group? Listen and find out! Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose, Sammy

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