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They Called This a MovieEpisode 351 - A Wrestling Christmas Miracle (2020)We check in on the psychosis of a filmmaker we've watched previously, as we take in A Wrestling Christmas Miracle, the spiritual sequel to A Karate Christmas Miracle. This is a film that could only be brought to us by the twisted mind of Ken Del Vecchio (no relation). Join us as we discuss all the accents, the Congo revolution subplot, and dive into Ken Del Vecchio's disturbing filmography. Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He ca...
2025-12-121h 20They Called This a MoviePatreon Unlocked - Move Blind SpotsWe're taking a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving, but we wanted to leave you with something, so we're unlocking one of our Patreon exclusive episodes so you can hear what you're missing if you're not already a subscriber. For Movie Blind Spots, we each picked a movie we've been meaning to see but haven't gotten around to yet and finally checked them off the list. This time around, Dan is talking about the Hayao Miyazaki classic, Princess Mononoke, Mark watches the 2020 Best Picture Winner, Parasite, and Anthony watches the contemporary horror film, Barbarian.Wa...
2025-11-281h 34They Called This a MovieEpisode 333 - Walker Texas Ranger: "Way of the Warrior" (1999)With Mark traversing the Great White North, Dan and Anthony break from format slightly in order to indulge in some prime time middle-aged Chuck Norris action. This week, they watched the season eight episode of Walker Texas Ranger entitled "Way of the Warrior". Join us as we discuss introducing time travel into Walker Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris messing up the space time continuum, and marvel at what television was like 25 years ago. Join our Patreon at just $1 a month. The Patreon page is now live and you can check it out at Patreon.com/TCTAMPod.F...
2025-07-251h 13They Called This a MovieBONUS EPISODE: Movie Blind SpotsWelcome to another bonus episode in a series we are calling "Pilot Season". We are currently trying out some ideas for our brand new Patreon, so consider these bonus episodes as proof-of-concept ideas we are currently trying out for exclusive Patreon content in the future. This go-around is called Movie Blind Spots. Each of us made a list of movies we hadn't seen before that we felt like we should have, spun a wheel, and let the fates decide three movies that would be watching this week. We start with Anthony's choice, the Akira Kuros...
2025-05-211h 15They Called This a MovieBONUS EPISODE - Wrestlemania 41 PredictionsThis week is Wrestlemania Week, so as a bonus episode, we are trying out some new content.We recently launched a Patreon and are currently working out what kind of bonus material our listeners would be interested in, so we're going to do a series of "pilot episodes" in the next coming weeks to test out some ideas. This week, we're starting off this pilot season of sorts with pro wrestling content. This week is Wrestlemania week, so we're getting behind our mics to give out our Wrestlemania 41 predictions. Mark and Anthony are up to date o...
2025-04-171h 22They Called This a MovieEpisode 318 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager: "Falling in Love" (2008)Throw on your best long-sleeved shirt and dress combo and crank that Avril Lavigne, as They Called This a Movie travels all the way back to 2008 and the days of ABC Family Channel. With Dan on vacation this week, Mark and Anthony decide to take the opportunity to watch one of their favorite terrible television shows: The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Join us as they discuss the pilot episode and the series as a whole, as they talk about the awful main character, the show's obsession with sex, and Ernie Hudson. They also discuss the podcast's ne...
2025-04-0459 minThey Called This a MovieEpisode 266 - Out of Bounds (1986)Anthony Michael Hall fails the assignment this week, when he tries to act like a tough guy in Out of Bounds, from 1986. Join us as we discuss Jeff Kober once again delivering as a villain, the similarities to Trancers, and how Anthony Michael Hall clashed with the director on set. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.Find us on Bluesky, Instagram, and Threads @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.
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The Pet Loss Companion# 130 "My Work Cat" Plus 2 PoemsJoin family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez as we share a story sent by Mike about Half-Stache, a cat who was his loving friend while at work. We also share poems sent by Anthony about his dog, Samson Akita, and Judy, about her cat Gryffyn.
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They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 96 - King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)The most colossal conflict the screen has ever known!This week, we're watching one of the oldest movies we've ever covered. It's all miniature villages, English dubs, and rubber suits. That's right: this week, we're watching the original battle of two behemoths. It's King Kong vs. Godzilla from 1962 on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Join Dan and Anthony as they watch this kaiju classic, pitting two of the all-time monsters against each other. We talk about the fact that all Kong can do is throw rocks, how it doesn't make sense that Godzilla hates el...
2020-08-201h 07They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 95 - Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)A new breed of enemy has taken over the world... Sam Hell has come to take it back.Roddy Piper, human-frog mutants, and metal underwear. This week, we're heading to a post-apocalyptic wasteland with the Rowdy One himself, as we watch Hell Comes to Frogtown, the most literal title we'll ever cover. Join us as we discuss the lack of exploitation, the frog suits, and Roddy Piper's genitals. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagra...
2020-08-131h 11They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 94 - Over the Top (1987)Some fight for money... Some fight for glory...He's fighting for his son's love.Life doesn't meet you halfway, so go all the way this week, as we watched Sylvester Stallone arm-wrestle for the custody of his child. That's right, we watched Over the Top and we loved it. Turn your hat around and join us, as we discuss the kickass 80s soundtrack, the solid father-son relationship, and talk about how this could've just as easily been Rocky V. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more fro...
2020-08-061h 19They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 93 - The Bye Bye Man (2017)Don't think it. Don't say it. Don't think it. Don't say it. But you can listen to it all you want. This week, we're plumbing the depths of the horror genre to bring you an episode on one of the worst films of the past few years. College kids, underdeveloped lore, and evil nightstands. It's all part of The Bye Bye Man, the latest movie we watched for They Called This a Movie. Join us as we discuss everything from our leading actress's fight with her own accent, the fact that we have no idea wh...
2020-07-301h 30They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 92 - Gleaming the Cube (1989)It's time to drop in and bust some gnarly heelflips as we bring you an episode we're really stoked about. Brian's world was nothing but skateboarding, hassling squares, and having a Gen-X attitude. That is, until they killed his brother. Now, Brian's on a mission to shake up the world of boomers the only way he knows how: by gleaming their cubes. That's right: this week, we're watching the Gen-Xer cult classic, Gleaming the Cube, so tighten those trucks and work on those frontslide flips as we talk about the lack of skateboarding, Tony Hawk's Pizza Hut t...
2020-07-231h 23They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 91 - Twister (1996)We're talking imminent rueage.That's what you're going to get if you miss this episode of They Called This a Movie, as we throw it back to one of the blockbusters of the 1990s. Break out the VCR and get your raincoat as we head to Tornado Alley to watch the second-highest grossing film of 1996. Yep, this week, we're watching Twister. Join us as we break down this ultimate guilty pleasure, as we discuss Cary Elwes's accent, pick other actors that would be a more believable "The Extreme", and talk about the most responsible adult in the mo...
2020-07-161h 24They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 90 - The Legend of Hercules (2014)Every man has a destiny...And YOUR destiny is to listen to our brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, we're here to ruin mythology, as we watch The Legend of Hercules, a cheap knock-off of slightly better movies. Join us as we discuss the blatant "inspiration" from 300, the complete disregard for the actual legends of Hercules, and whether or not this movie would have been better as a comedy. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow...
2020-07-091h 20They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 89 - Motorama (1991)This week, we head out for the ultimate road trip. We uncovered a hidden gem this week, as we watched an absurdist trip into the American Southwest. A 10-year old steals his dad's Mustang and sets out to collect a $500 million dollar prize, only to run afoul of a bunch of celebrities in cameo roles and God... we think. This week, we're watching Motorama. It's time to put the pedal to the metal, as we go headlong into this wild ride. Join us as we discuss the star-studded cast, the violence that befalls our pre-teen hero, and try...
2020-07-021h 11They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 88 - John Carpenter's Escape From L.A. (1996)Snake Plissken is back. And so are we, as we roll right along with a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, we go to the distant future and the year 2013, as we travel to a world where the police arrest civilians with impunity, an authoritarian president rules with an iron fist, and Los Angeles is a charmless hellhole. Truly, an alternate universe. Kurt Russell and John Carpenter re-team to bring Snake Plissken back from the dead to escape from another one of the United States' major metropolitan areas. This time, he hangs ten ou...
2020-06-251h 21They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 87 - Tiptoes (2003)3 Oscar Winners. One Emmy Winner. And Kate Beckinsale. We've got another weird one for you this week, as They Called This a Movie covers one of the most misguided Oscar-baity films we've seen in a long time.What do you get when you have a script that's way too long, a premise that's straddling the line between woke and offensive, and add Kate Beckinsale's lucky hat? You get Tiptoes, this week's baffling entry in our quest to find the worst and weirdest films of all-time. Get comfortable for this one, because this movie is anything but comfortable. We...
2020-06-181h 18They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 86 - Love on a Leash (2011)The World's Best Trick... ... is a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie, and boy do we have a doozy for you this week. What do you get when you combine a reverse werewolf dog, a chaste woman with a fetish for the color green, sexual predators, suicide attempts, overbearing mothers, and not a single note of music anywhere to be found? Why, you get Love on a Leash, quite possibly the worst film we have ever covered. Strap in as we dissect this incompetent mess, as we discuss everything from how much we dislike the...
2020-06-111h 11They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 85 - Justice League (2017)You can't save the world alone...But you can listen to this episode alone, as we take on one of the biggest films of the last few years, and the movie that has everyone signing up for yet another streaming service. It's the culmination of the DCEU, 2017's Justice League, for the brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. Dan and Mark hold down the fort as Anthony goes the way of Superman for this episode. They discuss everything from watching this movie with commercials, where this went wrong, and speculate on the Snyder Cut. You...
2020-05-281h 32They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 84 - The Toxic Avenger (1984)He was 98 pounds of solid nerd, until he became... THE TOXIC AVENGER. That's right. This week, we're headed to Tromaville and we're watching the film that put Lloyd Kaufman on the map, with the 1984 film, The Toxic Avenger. Gruesome deaths, foul mouths, and babes are aplenty in this low-budget cult classic. So grab a mop and watch out for toxic waste as we discuss our feelings on Troma Films, how much we dislike Melvin's face, and marvel at the balls-to-the-wall attitude of the film. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want...
2020-05-211h 19They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 83 - Death of a Cheerleader (1994)She would do anything to be popular... even kill!It's a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie and this week, we head to the weird, wild world of early 90s network television movies with a who's who of 90s network stars. We fulfill a listener request with Death of a Cheerleader, originally titled A Friend to Die For. Get your cucumbers nice and sliced, as we discuss the most depressing movie we've ever covered. We talk about how long we spent waiting for James Avery to show up, whether or not the principal was up to...
2020-05-141h 26They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 82 - Hologram Man (1995)A criminal mind in an indestructible body...This week, we travel to the wacky future promised to us by direct-to-video sci-fi movies. The year, we guess, is probably around 2015 and Los Angeles is now under a dome and the control of the evil Cal Corp and there's only one man that can stop them: Slash Gallagher, who is actually the villain in this movie. Join us as we discuss Hologram Man, the movie that pulls all the best parts from far-better sci-fi films of the era to give us an undeniably silly, cheesy, but ultimately fun time. So...
2020-05-071h 29They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 81 - The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)Put on your tight pants for this one and get ready to sell some cars!This week, it's Dan choice, and he decides to take us back to the bygone era of 2009 when R-rated comedies flourished in theaters. Lost somewhere among the classics like Superbad, Step Brothers, and The Hangover, there's The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, a movie that looks great on paper, but really lands somewhere in the forgettable tier. Get ready (Don Ready, that is) as we discuss everything from what we thought worked, what we thought didn't work, actors that we think would have fit i...
2020-04-301h 33They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 80 - The Core (2003)Earth has a deadline. On this episode of They Called This a Movie, we trade our real-world hellscape for a barely-researched hellscape, as we reminisce to the early 2000's, when disaster movies were a thing for a solid half decade. Imagine Armageddon. Now, imagine if they shot that rocket straight into the ground, and that's what you get with The Core. Join us from a safe distance as we discuss this product-of-its-time film. We touch upon everything from the questionable science to the internet's new favorite daddy, Stanley Tucci, to our thoughts on Hillary Swank. We even pitch...
2020-04-231h 29They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 79 - Double Impact (1991)Get ready for double the Van Dammage on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. We were feeling some good old fashion 90s action, so we once again tapped our favorite Belgian action star, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and a film in which he plays twin beefcakes separated at birth. It's Double Impact, and yes, it's exactly like The Parent Trap. We head to Hong Kong as our twin heroes Chad and Alex try to reclaim their birthright, which uncomfortably relies on British Imperialism in a setting that completely dates this film starting at the first frame. But...
2020-04-161h 19They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 78 - Vampire's Kiss (1989)It's finally happened. 78 episodes in and we've finally done it. We watched a Nicolas Cage movie. And not just any Nicolas Cage movie; we watched one of the first times the Oscar-winning actor ever went full Cage. It's a movie about love, trying to manage a good work-life balance, and the importance of adhering to a strict, yet common sense filing system. It's Vampire's Kiss on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Put on your best fake vampire fangs, practice your Nosferatu walk and get ready, as we happily break down this oddball film t...
2020-04-091h 19They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 77 - Rubber (2010)Why did we watch this movie? No reason. Why are we reviewing this movie? No reason. Why is this one of our shortest episodes ever? No reason. This week, we actually fulfill one of our longest requested films; a request that actually predates this podcast. And it's one of the weirdest films we've ever covered. While the world learns to self isolate, a tire becomes sentient and learns that it can go wherever it wants to. Yes, this week, we're watching Rubber, an 80-minute pile of nonsense that is too clever for its own good. Join u...
2020-04-0251 minThey Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 76 - Cats (2019)It's done. We can move on. This is a very jellicle episode. We sat in our jellicle chairs, plugged in our jellicle microphones, and talked about a very jellicle movie. It's been watched and it cannot be unwatched. This week on They Called This a Movie, we sat down to discuss what can barely be called a film, let alone a completed work of "art". We watched Cats, a once-in-a-lifetime studio film for all the wrong reasons. Get your catnip and your favorite feline and get ready for this one as we discuss everything from the stupid hood...
2020-03-261h 11They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 75 - Mac and Me (1988)Get your Coca-Cola and your Skittles and get ready for an adventure that's legally unique enough to avoid legislation. This week, as new releases are paused indefinitely, we decide to go to the grab bag and we've pulled out a real gem with 1988's Mac and Me. This is a wild one, folks. Take a listen and avoid any neighboring cliffs as we discuss everything from Paul Rudd's favorite scene, the version of this film that made it to Japan, and the existence of clown fetishists. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you w...
2020-03-191h 12They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 74 - Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996)Happy St. Patrick's Day and Erin go Bragh and all that crap! We're a few days early this week, as we celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick, so while you may be waiting to pour the Guinness and eat some cabbage, we're getting our St. Patrick's tradition out of the way on this brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. Last year, we tackled Leprechaun 3, so this year, it made sense to continue on with the next installment, 1996's Leprechaun 4: In Space. Upon further review, this tradition is for the birds. Gather 'round with your best l...
2020-03-121h 09They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 73 - Fritz the Cat (1972)Oh boy. Get ready hep cats. This episode is going to be a trip. Let's go back to 1972, as the death rattle of the 1960s made way to a more cynical time full of cocaine, disco, and lots of hair. It was also the time for pushing the envelope for animation, and no other film personifies this more than the movie we're covering this week: Ralph Bakshi's Fritz the Cat. We take our time on this one to make sure that we cover the heavier themes of this film respectfully. Listen to us explain the more problematic aspects of t...
2020-03-051h 12
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 72 - Invisible Dad (1998)Now you see him... Now you don't! But you can hear us this week on a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. While Elisabeth Moss battles an unseen threat in The Invisible Man, we take a more kid-friendly route as we discuss another movie with a transparent protagonist. This week, we're watching the direct-to-video movie, Invisible Dad. And we wish we can unsee it. Hunker down as we try to talk about anything else but this movie. We discuss the filmography of the director, Fred Olen Ray, including his iconic Skinemax run of films. We al...
2020-02-271h 16
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 71 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)This week, we're going fast on this very special episode of They Called This a Movie, as we welcome our friends from The Game Vault Podcast to discuss the brand new release, Sonic the Hedgehog. Grab your running shoes and eat some chili dogs, as we discuss our feelings towards the movie that's been discussed for the better part of the last year. We talk about our history with the video game franchise, how we'd like to hang out with James Marsden, and pitch an alternate version which acts like an origin story for Dr. Robotnik. You can find...
2020-02-201h 26
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 70 - Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)Happy Valentine's Day everyone! For our very special romantic episode, we once again attempt to tackle a phenomenon that took the world by stop in the last ten or so years. Last year, we covered the first installment of Twilight. This year, we're covering Twilight fan fiction. That's right: we're talking about Fifty Shades of Grey. Tie your sub down to something sturdy and get your butt plugs ready, because we head straight into this movie that was so chock full of sex and nudity, but barely kept our attention. How is that possible? That's the magic of Fifty S...
2020-02-131h 42
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 69 - So Undercover (2012)We are totes excited for this episode. It can only be described as "nice". This week, we cover the second movie that tied in our last Twitter poll for the month of January. It's a pre-Bangerz Miley Cyrus as a private investigator masquerading as a sorority girl. If it sounds similar to Miss Congeniality, it's because that's the basic premise for this movie. While we don't particularly dislike it, it also doesn't leave much of an impression on us. Get comfortable for this one, as we discuss the surprising amount of swearing in this movie, remind everyone that Mik...
2020-02-061h 27
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 68 -- Killers (2010)You know that old story: Woman breaks up with a guy, woman goes to Nice with her parents, woman falls in love with a contract killer; It's a tale as old as time.This week's episode of They Call This a Movie is the first of two movies that tied on the most recent Twitter poll, this time we dive into that special time in America when we still believed in hope and change, and Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher were in everything: it's Killers from 2010. In this episode, we discuss Tom Selleck's mustache (again), the bonkers tone shi...
2020-01-301h 30
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 67 - The Running Man (1987)The future. 2019. A corrupt government. Martial law. Reality television. Truly, only Stephen King could write something so implausible.This week's episode of They Called This a Movie is another Twitter poll winner, and this time around, we're welcoming Arnold Schwarzenegger to our pantheon of actors with the movie that places us in a 2019 that is only slightly more bleak than the one we just lived through: it's The Running Man from 1987. Crack a can of Cadre Cola as we discuss all the 80s cheese that this movie crams into its runtime. We discuss Richard Dawson's MVP performance, the ri...
2020-01-231h 15
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 66 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)GO NINJA GO NINJA GO! We're back with a brand new edition this week as we celebrate our second Twitter poll selection. This week, we pitted three kid's movies against each other. You voted and you selected Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Thanks a lot. We all grew up with the Ninja Turtles, so this episode is a step back to our childhoods. And we hate it. Join us as we trudge through this painful film that ruined your childhood before you even realized it. Listen as we discuss the awful jokes, the...
2020-01-171h 28
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 65 - The Phantom (1996)Get ready to slam evil! We're back for our first official episode of 2020, and this week, we're watching a movie voted on by our fans on Twitter. Last week, we put up a poll pitting three action movies against each other, and by the slimmest of margins, the 1996 comic adaptation, The Phantom, won over your hearts. So we watched it. Take a seat as we watch this notorious bomb, as Billy Zane dons a pair of purple tights in a true throwback to some 90s adventure. We discuss everything from the quaint tone of the film, how grea...
2020-01-091h 34
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie - A New Year's Thank YouHappy New Year!We're taking a break from the movie-watching this week as we ring in the new year, but we wanted to just extend a brief thank you to everyone that listened to us in 2019, the first year this podcast went weekly. We're super proud of how the year has gone and are gearing up for what we hope is a year of continued growth and fun. We also give a little announcement on how you can help us choose our next film. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to se...
2019-12-3113 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 64 - Christmas with the Kranks (2004)Happy holidays!They Called This a Movie is giving you a present early, as we drop a brand new Christmas episode just ahead of all the festivities you may be encountering the next couple days. This week's episode has Tim Allen celebrating holidays once again, but he's not Santa Claus; he's the local humbug that's trying to escape the neighborhood festivities with Jamie Lee Curtis, as we watch Christmas with the Kranks. Pour the mulled wine, set the yule log, and listen to our latest episode, as we discuss who's side we're on, try to decipher the mes...
2019-12-241h 35
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 63 - Santa with Muscles (1996)HO HO HO, Brother!What do you get when you mix Christmas with a WCW-era Hulk Hogan? Well, you get Santa with Muscles, a ridiculous movie that boasts a surprisingly competent cast that are let down by a completely incompetent script, production design, and pretty much everything else. Join us as we discuss Hogan's charisma (or lack thereof), the nonsensical plot, and "Angel Baby", the most baffling aspect of this incredibly dumb movie. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow...
2019-12-191h 08
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 62 - I'll Be Home For Christmas (1998)It's a ghost of Christmas past this week, as They Called This a Movie travels back to the late 1990s to cover a Disney movie starring a teen heart-throb. It's 1998. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is still one of the biggest stars to grace the prestigious pages of Tiger Beat. His co-star is an up-and-coming star on a family drama on the newly-launched WB Network, and Smash Mouth won the hearts of American households. It's also a time where trying to make the next Christmas classic is a goal; so much so that even Disney is trying to launch another series a...
2019-12-121h 29
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 61 - Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)The nightmare is about to begin... again. It's December, and that means it's officially Christmas time, so while you're out shopping or watching movies on Hallmark Channel, we're sitting down to watch one of the most bizarre Christmas movies of all-time. That's right. We kick off this holiday season with none other than Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2. Maybe you've seen the original film or maybe you've seen the "Garbage Day" clip, but nothing can quite prepare you for this off-the-wall film. So kick back, pour some eggnog, and listen to our latest episode as we discuss the fir...
2019-12-051h 24
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 60 - Road House (1989)Pain don't hurt... And this all-new episode don't hurt either as we sit down for some comfort food 80s action for Thanksgiving, as we watch Patrick Swayze take on an entire town of meatheads in Road House. With Mark away, Dan and Anthony spend most of the time drinking in the awesomeness as they spend time celebrating Sam Elliott's mustache and the classic violence. So pull up a lounge chair as you digest the turkey, stuffing, and avoid your family. This week's episode covers everything from the gratuitous nudity to the wonderful fight scenes and the badass one...
2019-11-2851 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 59 - The Maddening (1995)Misery loves company. So join us as we go over the least-erotic thriller we've seen in quite some time. Burt Reynolds brings his mustache to this week's Movember episode of They Called This a Movie. He stars with Angie Dickinson and Mia Sara in The Maddening, directed by actor Danny Huston. So listen as we head to the Florida Panhandle for this one, as we talk about Mia Sara's character's inability to identify red flags, the unconvincing turn from the Revolting Blob, and the fact that William Hickey was always 65. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Go...
2019-11-211h 19
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 58 - Concrete Cowboys (1979)Is it a movie? Is it a TV show? Is it called Concrete Cowboys? Or is it called Ramblin' Man? Whatever the answers, it's this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. Movember rolls right along with one of the most famous mustaches in Hollywood history: the one that dons the upper lip of Magnum himself, Tom Selleck. This week, we're watching a TV movie that's also a failed pilot called Concrete Cowboys, starring Selleck and Jerry Reed. Sit back and listen as we dive into this interesting experience, as we try to differentiate what works as a movi...
2019-11-141h 27
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 57 - Dolemite (1975)They Called This a Movie is our name and talking about bad movies is our motherf*cking game! We go from 31 Days of Horror right into Movember this week, as we kick off a month-long celebration of leading men and their equally-famous mustaches. And this week, we start off with Dolemite, just in time to tie it in with the Eddie Murphy-starring Dolemite is My Name. Dolemite is all of our first dip into the blaxploitation genre, and we are in for quite a treat with this one. We discuss the low-budget campiness, our favorite Dolemite zingers, and just b...
2019-11-071h 14
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 56 - Friday the 13th (1980)They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.Happy Halloween! We're wrapping up spooky season this year with a certified classic in every sense of the word. It's the original Friday the 13th from 1980 on this week's very special Halloween episode of They Called This a Movie. We dive right into this one because, unlike Jason, we can actually swim. We delve deep into this one, talking about how much we hate Ned, how disappointing this movie really is, and weigh in on the unnecessary murder of a defenseless creature. We als...
2019-10-311h 17
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 55 - Night of the Comet (1984)It was the last thing on earth they ever expected... And the last thing we expected was to spend part of this episode talking about a completely different movie entirely. But we continue along with 31 Days of Horror with another cult classic horror. This week, we've got cheerleaders, evil scientists, and the world's population disappearing into red dust. It's Night of the Comet from 1984. Sit back and listen as we discuss this post-apocalyptic, sort-of zombie movie that spends more time playing some kick-ass 80s tunes than actually trying to put a scare in you. We discuss everything from the...
2019-10-241h 12
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 54 - The Return of the Living Dead (1985)They're back from the grave... And ready to party. 31 Days of Horror rolls right along with another cult classic from the 1980s. This time, the dead are rising from the grave and dancing in acid rain. It's The Return of the Living Dead on this installment of They Called This a Movie. This is one of our favorites, so we really spend more time talking about what we like in this one rather than tear it apart. So come join us as we bask in the 80s cheese for the ultimate punk rock horror film, as we discuss Lin...
2019-10-171h 07
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 53 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)The Man of Your Dreams is Back!We're back at it again with another episode of They Called This a Movie, and this week, we're talking about one of the weirdest horror sequels of all time. The year is 1985 and the world is right in the middle of Freddy Fever. So how does New Line Cinema respond? By trying to strong-arm Robert Englund and then making a sequel that barely features Freddy doing what Freddy does best, of course. That's right. This week, we're covering A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Sit back and relax as we g...
2019-10-111h 13
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 52 - Re-Animator (1985)Try not to lose your head during this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. We're kicking off this year's 31 Days of Horror with a cult classic. It's Stuart Gordon's adaptation of HP Lovecraft's Re-Animator. Listen as we revel in how much fun this movie is, praising Jeffrey Comb's performance, the practical effects, and Barbara Crampton for just being Barbara Crampton. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We are now part of Geek Vib...
2019-10-031h 04
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 51 - The Fanatic (2019)I can't talk long. I gotta poo. Just kidding, we've got all the time in the world to talk about the brand new John Travolta movie that everyone is talking about, but no one is going the theaters to see. This week, we're watching and discussing The Fanatic. Join us as we talk about how uncomfortable Travolta's performance makes us, how troubling the ending is, and try to figure out a name to call Limp Bizkit fans. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the websit...
2019-09-261h 26
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 50 - Deadly Prey (1987)In Vietnam, he was the best... He still is! It's our 50th episode and, boy, do we have a very special episode for you this week. With Rambo: Last Blood releasing this week, we decided to take a look at a knockoff of the original First Blood with Deadly Prey. And it's pretty amazing. Kick back and listen to our episode on this hidden gem. We talk about Ted Prior's shorts, Colonel Hogan's descent into cartoon villainy, and debate whether or not one particular moment in this film is the greatest thing that's ever happened in film. Spoile...
2019-09-191h 10
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 49 - Law Abiding Citizen (2009)How do you stop a killer who is already behind bars?Find out on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, Dan and Mark hold down the fort as Anthony is on vacation, so the inmates running the asylum decide to get all up in some Gerard Butler goodness, with 2009's Law Abiding Citizen. Settle in for more Philadelphia talk, some talk about how Dan feels disappointed in not seeing more of Gerard Butler, and more. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more fro...
2019-09-121h 22
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 48 - Funland (1987)Welcome to the abusement park... get it? This week, while crazy clown Pennywise terrorizes the Losers' Club one last time in Derry, we decide to check out a true anomaly: 1987's Funland. We use the word "baffling" a lot, and this one may redefine that. It's not quite a character study of a man going through a nervous breakdown and it's not quite a hilariously offbeat comedy that doesn't mind pushing a few buttons. In a way, it tries to do a bunch of things and succeeds at none of them. Listen as we try to make...
2019-09-051h 08
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 47 - Mannequin: On the Move (1991)And we can build this thing togetherStand this stormy weatherNothing's gonna stop us now... And nothing should stop you from listening to this week's podcast, as we cover Mannequin: On the Move. It's an episode where Dan is absolutely baffled by Mark and Anthony's enjoyment of this film. So kick back and relax as we cover how well the film represents Philadelphia, how much we fall in love with Kristy Swanson all over again, and just how much Dan disliked this week's movie. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcas...
2019-08-301h 22
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 46 - Mission of Justice (1992)Out of Uniform... Out of control. This week, Angel Has Fallen, a film that probably no one asked for, hits theaters this week. Rather than trying to find another Gerard Butler movie to watch (God forbid), we watched another action movie, which also happens to be a second sequel of sorts. It's Mission of Justice, otherwise known as Martial Law III. Maybe you haven't heard of Mission of Justice; well, neither had we, but lets just say we had an absolute blast with this one. Listen as we discuss the badass Jeff Wincott, the pretty excellent fight choreog...
2019-08-221h 17
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 45 - Serenity (2019)McConaughey. Hathaway. And a fish called Justice. This week on They Called This a Movie, we decide to head deep into the McConaughaissance with this year's box office flop, Serenity. This one is a truly baffling movie, so listen to us dissect this thriller, as we discuss the laughable age gap, the crazy implications that come with the unnecessary twist, and whether or not this movie should have witches. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, F...
2019-08-151h 06
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 44 - Lost Treasure of the Maya (2008)Amazon Prime giveth, and Amazon Prime taketh away. This week, the live action feature film adaptation of Dora and the Lost City of Gold hits theaters, and rather than spend the time to watch a competent Indiana Jones ripoff like Tomb Raider or Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, we dug deep and found Lost Treasure of the Maya, otherwise known as No Bad Days, which doesn't make any sense. This one is a tough one to get through, which explains the short runtime for this week's podcast. Listen as we try to pull any sort of enjoym...
2019-08-0856 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 43 - Masters of the Universe (1987)WE HAVE THE POWER! It's all beefcakes, stage actors, and ruined childhoods, as They Called this a Movie heads back to 80s Saturday morning cartoons to cover one of the most disappointing adaptations of all-time. With Hobbs and Shaw in theaters this week, we tried to tie in this week's movie, but instead, we pivoted and watched Masters of the Universe, the 1987 film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man. Listen as we break down the film, discussing the deviation from the cartoon all the kids loved, the similarities to Starcrash, the proper pronunciation of GIF and Courteney, and tr...
2019-08-011h 20
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 42 - Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat (2003)The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day. And then, we recorded a podcast. Last week, the trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Cats dropped like a lead balloon. So, that got us thinking about the last time a celebrity dressed up like a cat for a worldwide audience. Unfortunately, that made us have to watch the 2003 adaptation of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat. Listen to our latest episode as we try to avoid discussing this movie, instead discussing our opi...
2019-07-251h 32
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 41 - Starcrash (1979)From a vast and distant galaxy... A Space Adventure for all time!Or it's just your run-of-the-mill budget Star Wars film. July 20th marks the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, and to help celebrate, we decided to sit down and watch Starcrash, an Italian-produced film that has absolutely no similarities to any current Disney-owned properties. Join us as we get together to discuss the crazy backstory of actor Marjoe Gortner, praise the voicework of the southern-twangy space robot, and one of our hosts makes some bold claims about a 50ish Christopher Plummer. You can find us on iT...
2019-07-181h 26
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 40 - The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007)You're killing me, Smalls!This week, we decided to jump right in to America's pastime with the second sequel to a beloved sports film, as the MLB celebrates its Midsummer Classic, the 2019 All Star Game. You might be thinking: The Sandlot was a perfect movie. It doesn't need a sequel. But you're forgetting it had neither Luke Perry nor time travel, idiot.Kick back and listen from the nosebleeds, as we delve into the complete lack of empathy we have for the main character, how little baseball is actually played, and how fabulous the mom of the mai...
2019-07-111h 23
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 39 - Invasion U.S.A. (1985)No one thought it could ever happen here... This week, we're ringing in the nation's birthday with xenophobia, big guns, and denim. Lots and lots of denim. A group of terrorists invade the United States, hell-bent on tearing at the very fabric of this great nation. We're talking guys with guns blowing up neighborhoods, churches, and even shopping malls. Luckily, the terrorists didn't count on one man: Matt Hunter. Sit back and listen as we discuss Invasion U.S.A., this week's celebration of all things Chuck Norris. We discuss the complete lack of plot, Norris's lack of charisma, and...
2019-06-271h 22
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 38 - Dolls (1987)The toys are back in town. This week, we have a thematic double feature, as both Child's Play and Toy Story 4 face off for box office supremacy. Rather than watch any movies from those respective series, we decided to split the difference and watch Stuart Gordon's killer toy movie, Dolls, from 1987. Spoiler alert: we all, more or less, enjoyed this movie. Listen as we discuss the quality of stop-motion animation, the over-the-top performances, and how we feel we'd fare in a fight with a group of toddlers. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts...
2019-06-201h 23
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 37 - Amanda and the Alien (1995)Amanda always knew she'd fall in love, she was just hoping for something human. It's an alien-filled weekend as Men in Black: International hits theaters. By all accounts, it sounds like it could be a future They Called This a Movie entry, but for this week, we decided to track down a little seen made-for-cable movie starring Baywatch star, Nicole Eggert. This is one of our more divisive movies, as our opinions range across the spectrum. Some of us hate this one, while others desperately try to meet this film halfway. We discuss how 90s this movie is, de...
2019-06-141h 37
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 36 - Sleepaway Camp (1983)Break out the short shorts and head towards the swimmin' hole. This week, They Called This a Movie is headed to summer camp! Rather than watch a movie based on a new release, we decided to welcome the season of pools, sunburns, and cookouts with one of the most infamous summer camp movies of all-time: the 1983 slasher Sleepaway Camp. Listen as we discuss this crazy movie, as we tackle everything from its problematic ending to its over-the-top performances and discuss how much we had a friend like Ricky in our corner. You can find us on iTunes, Stitch...
2019-06-061h 37
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 35 - Kraa! The Sea Monster (1998)Big Alien. Bat Attitude! It's time to get comfortable as we sit back and watch some guy in a rubber suit destroy a small city. Godzilla: King of the Monsters hits theaters this week, and while the original kaiju may have progressed past miniatures and costumes, we throw it back to some classic monster movie aesthetics with Kraa! The Sea Monster. We discuss everything from Alison Lohman's career to the low-budget nature of the film and even speculate on why this movie feels like two movies slapped together. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google P...
2019-05-311h 18
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 34 - Kazaam (1996)Let's green eggs and ham it up this week as we dive deep into the world of genie movies. With Dan on vacation this week, Mark and Anthony get together to discuss Kazaam, the 1996 film starring Shaquille O'Neal, while the live action remake of Aladdin sets to hit theaters. We discuss everything from the overt racism of the film, how Shaq's natural charisma is wasted in the movie, and just how baffling it is that this was written and directed by the original Starsky. We also dive into the fact that Mark thinks it costs $60 to go to Dis...
2019-05-231h 12They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 33 - Raven (1996)For years the government paid him to kill. Now he is self-employed!
This week's episode of They Called This a Movie takes a page from John Wick 3, and takes a look at another contract killer. Sort of. We watched, Raven, a direct-to-video action movie from 1996 starring Bandit himself, Burt Reynolds.
Burt Reynolds plays Raven, the best mercenary in the world as he seeks out revenge on the government officials that almost killed him. It's a cold-blooded killer on a mission to best the forces that are out to get him, so it's sort of like John...
2019-05-1600 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 32 - Double Dragon (1994)It's time to sit close to the television, set it to channel 3, and pop in that little gray cartridge, because this week we're throwing it all the way back to the days of the original NES system. If this podcast doesn't work at first, take it out, blow on it, and plug it back in. With Pokémon's Detective Pikachu set to hit theaters this week, we kick (get it?) back with some cheesy martial arts "fun" with the 1994 film Double Dragon, based on the classic beat-em up game of the same name. We discuss Robert Patrick's performance and s...
2019-05-091h 17
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 31 - Avengers: Endgame (2019)This. Was. Inevitable. And We. Are. They Called This a Movie. (NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS) This week, we take a break from punishing ourselves to talk about a little indie flick called Avengers: Endgame. Ever heard of it? Yes, even though we watched the Italian exploitation flick, Endgame, last week to help us prepare, we couldn't resist spending this week talking about the juggernaut that Marvel unleashed on box offices. Thanks to a pretty weak release schedule this week, we were able to talk about this epic without really missing anything too important. We d...
2019-05-021h 31
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 30 - Endgame (1983)A once-in-a-decade cinematic moment deserves a once-in-a-decade cinematic podcast... So you probably should look somewhere else. Just kidding. We've got a jam-packed episode of They Called This a Movie as everyone gets super-hyped about Avengers: Endgame, coming out this weekend. It's everyone's favorite Italian post-apocalyptic exploitation film, Endgame, or Bronx Lotta Finale for the Italian-speaking fans out there. What happens if you take a basic premise that you've seen in films like The Running Man, Escape From New York, and The Road Warrior, and put it in the hands of an Italian director with a ton of pornograp...
2019-04-251h 23
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 29 - Left Behind: The Movie (2000)Repent, you heathens, as They Called This a Movie finds the faith. It’s Easter Week, and Good Friday, specifically, so the gang gets together to watch a disaster movie of biblical proportions, with the 2000 Kirk Cameron vanity project, Left Behind: The Movie. Before Avengers: Infinity War and The Leftovers, this Christian-propaganda flick paved the way for people snapping away for the pearly gates, leaving millions wondering why it happened. Listen as we do a terrible job at tiptoeing around the evangelical Christian messages, our discomfort of how Kirk Cameron says “The Jews”...
2019-04-1957 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 28 - Timecop (1994)CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS VERY NSFW Time travel, Ferris Bueller's girlfriend, and some sweet kicking action. It's all covered in this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, the brand new adaptation of Hellboy is tracking like a lead balloon into theaters, so we decided to tackle another Dark Horse Comics adaptation. We present to you the time-traveling sci-fi action flick starring the Muscles From Brussels himself, Jean-Claude Van Damme. We go way off the rails in this one, as we talk about everything from how Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in Jingle All the W...
2019-04-111h 26
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 27 - Pet Sematary II (1992)Sometimes... Dead is better. After taking a week off due to illness, we are back with a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. Fittingly enough, this week, our movie is all about the dead coming back from the grave. As both Shazam! and Pet Sematary get released to theaters this week, we decided to cover the latter, as there's ample time during the year to cover superhero movies. Rather than watch the more-than-competent original film, we decided to tackle the Edward Furlong-starring vehicle Pet Sematary II. With the better off forgotten sequel, we discuss Edward...
2019-04-041h 08
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 26 - Thunderstruck (2012)More like March BADNESS, amiright? This week, it's all about basketball as the country gears up for the start of the NCAA Tournament, so why not watch a movie starring NBA superstar Kevin Durant? Join Anthony and Mark as they dissect a truly baffling, but not completely unenjoyable, movie-going experience. They discuss how much the star of the movie drags down everything else around him, how much we appreciate the lead actor's actual basketball abilities, and how much we wish Brandon T. Jackson replaced Kevin Hart in everything. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher...
2019-03-211h 14
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 25 - Leprechaun 3 (1995)Ahhh... lovely golden palaces completely full of riches. I'll rip 'em off and rob 'em blind, those dirty sons of bitches. Happy St. Patrick's day to one and all! We're donning the green today for a very festive episode celebrating the Luck o' the Irish. It's time for Leprechaun 3, that one time that Warwick Davis's titular baddie went to Vegas before he went to Space and then to the Hood... twice. Listen as we discuss Warwick Davis's performance, the hero's ears, and how we wish we saw more of Lee Armstrong, in more ways than...
2019-03-151h 30
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 24 - Guardians (2017)In Soviet Russia, Avengers Assemble you! It's a superhero extravaganza with a Siberian twist, as we get ready for Captain Marvel, coming to theaters this week. This week's movie is Guardians, the first Russian superhero movie ever made, and it's... barely a movie. We discuss any fleeting moments that we enjoyed, how a movie with a bearman could be so boring, and the film's possible pro-USSR leanings. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, Facebo...
2019-03-071h 14
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 23 - No Holds Barred (1989)No ring. No ref. No rules. For episode 23, we head back to the kayfabe days of the World Wrestling Federation and the height of Hulkamania, as it's been reported that Chris Hemsworth will be tapped to don the red and yellow in a biopic project centered around Hulk Hogan. For this news, we decide to tackle No Holds Barred, the first starring role by Hulk Hogan, co-written and produced by Vince McMahon. An utterly pointless film, No Holds Barred wastes a golden opportunity to capitalize on Hogan's popularity, and despite an excellent turn by characte...
2019-02-281h 06
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 22 - Sorceress (1982)It's a fantasy extravaganza this week, as we prepare for the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. How do we celebrate one of the biggest family films of the year? By watching an exploitation film, of course! This week, we cover the Roger Corman-produced Sorceress, a film that doesn't feature a sorceress or dragons. What it does feature are twin Playboy Playmates, creepy goat men, and one of the greatest reveals that we've seen on the podcast. We discuss how much fun we had with this one, the probably-not-accidental parallels to the ...
2019-02-2159 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 21 - Twilight (2008)Say it. Out loud. New Episode! Happy Valentine's Day to all our listeners. We hope that you have a special someone to share it with, and if you don't, just spend the day with us as we go head first into one of the biggest phenomenon of all time. It's the first installment of the Twilight series, originally released in 2008 and directed by Catherine Hardwicke. Join us as we discuss the complete lack of chemistry between the two leads, the infamous baseball scene, the unfortunate post production decisions that make this one ugly looking movie, and we...
2019-02-141h 46
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 20 - Bigfoot (2009)He's big, hairy, and we really wish he could shred on the guitar. This week is pretty light on the new releases. Sure, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part comes out, but that movie doesn't really lend itself to finding a similarly-themed film. But The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot does lend itself to terrible movies, so we scoured the internet for movies about Bigfoot, and amidst a whole bunch of movies starring the likes of Danny Bonaduce, there's Bigfoot, a family-friendly flick from 2009. Listen as we traverse the unintended creepiness of the film, i...
2019-02-071h 23
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Classic - Night of the Creeps (1986)It's an unexpected bonus episode of They Called This a Movie! Earlier this week, we unfortunately lost the great character actor Dick Miller at the age of 90. A favorite of Roger Corman and Joe Dante, Dick Miller popped up in movies like Gremlins, The Terminator, Chopping Mall, and more. All the way back in 2014, when we first toyed with doing a podcast like this, we did a string of movies in the month of October, one of them being Night of the Creeps. Dick Miller has a small role as Walt, the cop that runs the police...
2019-01-3158 minThey Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 19 - Our Top 10 Films of 2018It's a very special episode of They Called This a Movie this week. Rather than cover bad movies this week, we're actually going to cover movies that we actually liked! That's right. This week's episode has us running down our favorite films of 2018. We talk Marvel movies, horror flicks, and maybe a couple movies that have been nominated for the Academy Awards. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find us on Bluesky...
2019-01-312h 08
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 18 - The Killing Zone (1991)There are no rules... There are no laws in... THE KILLING ZONE! This week, we picked a real time capsule of a bygone era: the early 1990s. It was an era of testosterone-fueled actioners on the big screen, which led to cheaper fare that made its way onto basic cable and video store shelves. It's a time of acid-washed jeans, mullets, and drop-the-mic zingers right when the good guy kills the villain. In short, it's the era of The Killing Zone. This movie marks the second film we've covered that features Deron McBee, be...
2019-01-241h 20
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 17 - Teen Wolf Too (1987)This week's Grab Bag pick brings us back to college in one of the most infamous sequels of the era. Jason Bateman tries to replace Michael J. Fox in his first feature film role in Teen Wolf Too. As we delve into this one, we discuss what kind of Hell puberty must be like for a guy that turns into a werewolf when he gets an erection, the legality of letting a werewolf box, and we even offer up two different suggestions for sequels, including a boxing match that would rival Ali-Frazier. You can find us on iT...
2019-01-171h 40
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 16 - Gotti (2018)Happy 2019 everyone! They Called This a Movie is back with our first episode of the new year. We took a couple weeks off, but FUGGEDABOUTIT! We're back! As it is January, and Hollywood is in its Dump Month, we decided to take this month to do a Grab Bag handful of movies. This week, it's last year's instant "classic" gangster flick Gotti, starring John Travolta. We dissect the MoviePass film, critiquing Travolta's accent, trying to figuring out how it could have been more interesting, and pit the Saturday Night Fever star against Nicolas Cage, sparking...
2019-01-101h 18
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 15 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)S-A-N-T-A-C-L-A-U-S! Hooray for Santy Claus! It's our last Christmas episode of the year, and boy is this one a real slog. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians gained notoriety by being featured on an episode of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and we've gotta say: why? This film is easily the most boring one we've done so far, and because of that, this is our shortest episode yet. Listen to us go through the plot and blinding speed just to get this thing over with. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! You can find us on iTunes, Stitche...
2018-12-2142 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 14 - We Wish You a Turtle Christmas (1994)Go Ninja Go Ninja GO! It's Christmas time for the Turtles as Mark and Dan record a podcast without Anthony. This week, it's We Wish You a Turtle Christmas, a direct-to-video cash grab made during the final throes of Turtle Mania. There's some singing and dancing, but very little action or any of the original voices. At least it's mercifully short. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play Podcasts. If you want to see more from us, check out the website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Find us on Bluesky, I...
2018-12-1354 min
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 13 - The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, someone decided it was a good idea to make a holiday special starring the cast of Star Wars. On paper, this sounds like a pretty good idea. The only problem is that they don't make movies on paper. Join us as we sit through a truly baffling experience, complete with porn-watching elderly wookiees, Jefferson Starship for some reason, and Harvey Korman. It's truly one of the weirdest, pointless, and most misguided things ever written, produced, and aired. Please subscribe to the podcast through your streaming app of choi...
2018-12-061h 49
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 12 - Jack and Jill (2011)Kill. Your. Idols. They Called This a Movie is back, a week later than originally anticipated. We originally wanted to get this up in time for Thanksgiving, but some personal issues cropped up and had to push the record back a week. But luckily, this would have been the scheduled week regardless. So.. yay! Anyway, rather than watching a terrible movie in vain, we decided to plow through with this week's film Jack and Jill, the 2011 twin comedy from Adam Sandler. We originally watched this because it's sort of a Thanksgiving movie, but it really extends throu...
2018-11-291h 35
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 11 - The Amazing Wizard of Paws (2015)This week on They Called This a Movie is nothing but Riddikulus as we tackle the talking dog/wizard movie for kids, The Amazing Wizard of Paws, as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald is set to hit theaters this week. Join us as we discuss how much we love this dog actor, how the editing confuses some of the plot lines, and how we can find a kid face down in a pool so hilarious. We even get to play rounds of "Harry Potter Spell or Foreign-Born NBA Player" and "Harry Potter Character or British Prime Minister". P...
2018-11-151h 31They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 10 - Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)It's time. It's time. Time for the big giveaway. Halloween has come. All you lucky kids with Silver Shamrock masks, gather 'round your TV set, put on your masks and watch. All witches, all skeletons, all Jack-O-Lanterns, gather 'round and watch. Watch the magic pumpkin. Watch... ...Or LISTEN, actually, to our very special Halloween They Called This a Movie podcast episode. This Halloween, we finally sit down to talk about a film that we've wanted to for a few years now: Halloween III: Season of the Witch. We talk about how much we love it, how much...
2018-10-311h 15
They Called This a MovieThey Called This a Movie Episode 9 - Troll 2 (1990)We've got a new episode of They Called This a Movie. Oh my Gooooooooooood! That's right, this week, we tackle the Best Worst Movie. It's the infamous Troll 2 for our second Halloween-themed episode. It's Dan and Mark's first time watching this "classic" and they have a lot of questions. Mostly: what were the filmmakers thinking? Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to check out the Main Damie through the remainder of October for more 31 Days of Horror content. You can also find us on Facebook, Twit...
2018-10-251h 31