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Episode 142 - Showdown in Little Tokyo Mar 01, 2023

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Sadly, “bromance” month is coming to an end, but Not A Bomb has saved the biggest “bromance” for last. On this week’s episode, the guy’s welcome back Korean Kool, John Nance, to discuss 1991’s buddy cop action film - Showdown in Little Tokyo. This was Brandon Lee’s first big budget film and he was teamed up with Not A Bomb favorite, Dolph Lundgren. Over the past few years, the guys have discussed a lot of fun films and Showdown in Little Tokyo is easily one of the best. Listen as the gang shares their thoughts on Brandon Lee, Hollywood’s use of body doubles, mannequin death, inept casting directors, and whether it’s even possible to break your own neck. Timestamps: Intro - (0:50), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (4:09), Behind the Camera - (7:31), In Front of the Camera - (25:42), Production and Development - (50:12), Commerical Break - (53:00), Showdown Discussion - (55:01), Is it a Bomb? - (88:20), Listener Feedback - (89:34), and Outro - (99:50) Showdown in Little Tokyo is directed by Mark L. Lester and stars Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshiro Obata, Philip Tan, and Rodny Kageyama. 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. Our loyal listener Jacob wrote a book about awful films - check it out here! Cast: Brad, Troy, John

NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 2: The Apple (1980) Feb 25, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC, and Jose from the Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang tackles what is considered to be the worst musical of all time, The Apple (1980). Written and directed by Menahem Golan, The Apple is a biblical, Orwellian, futuristic anti-corporation musical where the evil music label, Boogalow International Music (BIM), tries to sign Adam and Eve….wait sorry…Alphie and Bibi to their record label. What follows is some of the worst music ever created. Oh yeah, and there are hippies for no reason. Don’t worry! Catherin Mary Stewart is still amazing and this film can’t diminish her awesomeness (yeah, Troy took over writing this post). Does The Apple have what it takes to Break Brad? 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

Episode 141 - Fight Club Feb 22, 2023

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The first rule of Not A Bomb Podcast, is that you don’t talk about Not A Bomb Podcast. Just kidding! Please, tell everybody about Not a Bomb Podcast! Share the love! Speaking of love, Brad and Troy punch their way through another entry in bromance month. This week, the guys discuss 1999’s seminal classic - Fight Club. Directed by Not A Bomb favorite - David Fincher, Fight Club was a surprise bomb and left many critics lukewarm. The movie only experienced success because of the number of DVD’s the studio eventually sold. Now, in 2023, the guys ask a series of important questions about this influential film. Is Fight Club still relevant? Why did the audience miss the point of the film in 1999? What is Fight Club trying to say about the America Dream? Has much changed between 1999 and 2023? Listen as Troy and Brad get very personal and discuss one of the greatest films to be featured on Not A Bomb. Timestamp: Intro - (1:43), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide - (5:15), Behind the Camera - (15:45), In Front of the Camera - (21:24), Production and Development - (34:53), Commerical Break - (47:08), Fight Club Discussion - (49:12), Is it a Bomb? - (109:23), Listener Feedback - (111:02), and Outro - (122:06) Fight Club is directed by David Fincher and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, and Jared Leto. 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. Our loyal listener Jacob wrote a book about awful films - check it out here! Cast: Brad, Troy

Episode 140 - Miami Vice (2006) Feb 15, 2023

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of your favorite movie bomb podcast! The guys are still celbrating cinematice bromances. This week, they travel to TV Land and discuss the film adaptation of the beloved television series Miami Vice. Directed by podcast favorite, Michael Mann, Miami Vice bucked the trend of turning TV series into big box comedies and went the more serious route. Upon release, fans and critics alike found the digital camerawork to be off-putting and the film failed to recoup its production budget. Now, in 2023, our hosts discuss if this film was way ahead of its time. Is Miami Vice a modern film noir classic? Was it released 15 years to early? How does the new version of Crocket and Tubbs hold up? Did The Phil Collins tune “In the Air Tonight” really need to be remade? Listen to this reexamination of Miami Vice and found out! Timestamp: Intro - (1:31), Top 3 TV Shows Turned Movies - (3:10), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide - (17:48), Behind the Camera - (26:57), In Front of the Camera - (32:40), Production and Development - (45:31), Commerical Breal - (52:35), Miami Vice Discussion - (54:41), Is it a Bomb? - (91:50), Listener Feedback - (94:50), Outro - (112:17) Miami Vice was directed by Michael Mann and stars Colin Ferrell, Jamie Fox, Naomie Harris, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Justin Theroux, Gong Li, Domenick Lombardozzi, Barry Shabaka Henley, Luis Tosar, John Ortiz, and John Hawkes. 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. Our loyal listener Jacob wrote a book about awful films - check it out here! Cast: Brad, Troy

Episode 139 - Tango and Cash Feb 09, 2023

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Welcome back to Not A Bomb! It’s February, and love is in the air. This month, the guys are diving into some of the biggest “bromance” bombs of all time. This week on the show, Troy and Brad are back in 80’s action territory with 1989’s action comedy - Tango & Cash. Marred by production troubles, director exits, and critical hate; Tango & Cash borrows from many of the 1980’s action tropes to construct a film worthy of induction into the Action Hall of Fame. You also won’t find a better comedic shower sequence between two of the biggest action icons in film history. Sly and Kurt are a great way to kick off the Valentine…sorry…”bromance” season! Timestamps: Intro - (1:22), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:50), Behind the Camera - (13:30), In Front of Camera - (20:12), Production and Development - (36:53), Commercial Break - (45:21), Tango and Cash Discussion - (47:24), Is it a Bomb? - (83:54), Listener Feedback - (84:02), Outro - (101:32) Tango & Cash is directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and stars Sylester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jack Palance, Teri Hatcher, Michael J. Pollack, Brion James, James Hong, Robert Z’Dar, Clint Howard, Geoffery Lewis and Michael Jeter. 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. Our loyal listener Jacob wrote a book about awful films - check it out here! Cast: Brad, Troy

Episode 138 - Battlefield Earth Feb 01, 2023

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Listen here, all you man-animals! They only way to gain leverage over everyone you know is checking out the latest episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history. And, oh boy, are we tackling one of the biggest science fiction bombs of all time - Battlefield Earth. Based on the science fiction novel of the same name, Battlefield Earth was the passion project of star John Travolta and was even dubbed “Pulp Fiction in space”. To assist in this colossal bomb, the guys once again welcome back Jose from the Watch/Skip+ podcast. Is Battlefield Earth a film that is so bad its good? Is this film really just “dutch angle” the movie? How many Kerbangos did Brad have to drink in order to get through this week’s film? Listen as we venture through the Saga of the Year 3000. Timestamps: Intro - 1:10), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide - (7:42), Behind the Camera - (15:07), In Front of the Camera - (27:30), Production and Development - (40:21), Commerical Break - (49:36), Battlefield Earth DIscussion - (51:42), Is it a Bomb? - (94:20), Listener Feedback - (95:25), February Theme - (99:31), and Outro -(107:53) Battlefield Earth is directed by Roger Christian and stars John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Forest Whitaker, Kim Coates, and Sabine Karenti. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. If you want to hear more of Watch/Skip+, make sure you subscribe to here - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose

Episode 137 - I Come in Peace (Dark Angel) Jan 25, 2023

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After riding the high of Stone Cold (Episode #135), the gang at Not A Bomb is returning to Braxleyland to discuss one of the greatest sci-fi action films of all time - I Come in Peace. What if you threw Predator, Terminator, Phantasm, and Lethal Weapon into a blender? You would get an I Come in Peace smoothie, and it would be your favorite smoothie of all time! Returning to the podcast is Mike Mort, director of Chuck Steele: Night of the Trampires (one of our favorite movie discoveries of 2022). Mike shares his love of the 80’s action genre and all of the intimate similarities between Chuck Steele and international superstar Dolph Lundgren. Timestamps: Intro -(1:12), 5 Burning Questions for Mike Mort - (5:09), Box Office Results, Critical Response, and Movie Guide - (17:00), Behind the Camera - (22:54), In Front of the Camera - (32:34), Production and Development - (46:10), Commercial Break - (53:11), I Come in Peace Discussion - (54:40), Is it a Bomb? - (96:42), Mike Mort Information - (97:51), Next Week’s film - (101:33), Outro - (108:02) I Come in Peace is directed by Craig R. Baxley and stars Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley, Matthias Hues, Jay Bilas, Michael J. Pollard, and David Ackroyd. Head on over to Chucksteelthemovie.co.uk and watch one of the best stop-motion animated films of all time. Can’t get enough of Chuck Steel? Go to animortalstudio.com for some amazing Chuck Steel parody posters and artwork! 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, Mike Mort

NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 1: The Gingerdead Man Jan 21, 2023

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Welcome to the first episode…or experiment… of Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. Sounds similar to other bad movie podcasts or television shows? Well, nobody is in a spaceship and the guys are using real science to determine Brad’s psychological state! On this episode, the gang tackles the 2005 horror (?) film - The Gingerdead Man. Notable for Gary Busey starring as the titular Gingerdead Man, this Full Moon Production has some of the worst performances, worst video quality, and worst 2000’s fashion your eyes will ever see. Somehow, this film spawns 2 sequels and a fight with an Evil Bong. Yeah, you read that correctly! Does The Gingerdad Man have what it takes to Break Brad? Listen to 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

Episode 136 - Mystery Men Jan 18, 2023

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Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week’s episode, the gang not only welcomes back Josh from The VHS Files Podcast but podcaster extraordinaire., Nate Simmons. This super team assembles to discuss 1999’s superhero/comedy - Mystery Men. What do you get when you mix a first-time movie director and some of the funniest comedians of the 90’s? Well, if the box office is any indication, a huge flop! The boys are ready to breakdown this hidden gem and see if the absurdhist humor and comic book satire work better in 2022. Was Mystery Men ahead of it’s time? Can an entire film of improvisation and leftover sets from Batman & Robin stand out against the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Download and find out! Timestamps: Intro - (0:57), Comic Book Discussion - (4:40), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (21:40), Behind the Camera - (28:02), In Front of the Camera - (37:19), Production and Development - (54:50), Commercial Break - (62:41), Mystery Men Discussion - (65:03), Is it a bomb? - (124:16), Breaking Brad News - (137:32), Listener Suggestion - (139:14), and Outro - (145:38) Mystery is directed by Kinka Usher and stars Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, WIlliam H. Macy, Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi, Geoffrey Rush, Lena Olin, Eddie Izzard, Claire Forlnai, and Tom Waits. Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube. Be sure you subscribe to Nate’s numerous podcasts: AIPT Comics - AIPT Comics on Apple Podcasts Oh! That’s a Scary Movie - Oh! That's A Scary Movie on Apple Podcasts The Silver Linings Playlist - The Silver Linings Playlist on Apple Podcasts If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. Cast: Brad, Troy, Josh, Nate

Episode 135 - Stone Cold (1991) Jan 11, 2023

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On this week’s episode of Not a Bomb, the gang throws on their leather chaps and hops on their Harleys as they discuss the under-seen, underappreciated 1991 action film - Stone Cold. This little slice of mayhem stars one of football’s most controversial players turned actor, Brian “The Boz” Bosworth! Stone Cold is the most 80’s action film released in the early 90’s. Since we are dangerously close to Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema territory, it is only fitting that we welcome back Sammy from the GGTMC. Folks, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie right now. It will completely change your life. Timestamps: Intro - (1:16), “The Boz” Discussion - (5:52), Box Office and Critical Response - (16:30), Behind the Camera - (20:10), In Front of the Camera - (30:00), Commercial Break - (47:31), Stone Cold Discussion - (49:38), Is it a Bomb? - (97:14), Listener Feedback - (98:36), and Outro - (115:07) Stone Cold is directed by Craig R. Baxley and stars Brian Bosworth, William Forsythe, Lance Henriksen, Arabella Holzbog, Sam McMurray, Richard Gant, Evan James, and Paulo Tocha. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review. Cast: Brad, Troy, Sammy

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