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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastBusiness Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 94. Business Crime: Double Indemnity (1944)/Force of Evil (1948)
This Week we cover two major Film Noir Staples, one not as well known as the other. Double Indemnity. Force of Evil. Michael JOKINGLY talks about how he would get his wife and also talk about the TV Show ‘Halston’.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will brin...2025-05-061h 59Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastLove & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993)Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC: Hester Street (1975)/Age of Innocence (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 93. Love & Assimilation in Late 19th Century NYC
We Delve into how tough it is to find real true love whether or not you’re a prince or pauper. Hester Street (1975) and Age of Innocence (1993). We also speak about Voodoo Academy, both 1 and 2. Enjoy.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us wi...2025-04-292h 28Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964)92. Mike Hammer Marathon (1953, 1982, 1954, 1964)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 92. Mike Hammer Marathon.
We cover both films of ‘I, The Jury’. One from 1953, and one from 1982. The Circus Atmosphere in ‘Ring of Fear’ From 1954 and ‘The Girl Hunters’ from 1964. We also cover a Decocteau film, ‘Ring of Darkness’ from 2004.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works...2025-04-222h 04Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025)Mistaken Plans of the Heart: Bridget Jones’ Marathon (2001) (2004) (2016) (2025)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 91. Bridget Jones Marathon
We dive into all 4 films (Diary, Edge, Baby, and Boy) and discuss 2 other movies, Snow White: A Deadly Summer (2012) and Happy Anniversary (2025)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to...2025-04-141h 44Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastClassic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)Classic Film Noir: Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 90. Narrow Margin (1952)/Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
These two pictures demonstrate anti heroes trying their best to do a good deed. It doesn’t go as planned. We also talk about the movie, ‘Kinda Pregnant’.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who wo...2025-04-102h 34Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSeduction, Revenge, & Conquest: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)Seduction, Revenge, & Conquest: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 89 Dangerous Liaisons (1988)/Valmont (1989)
We talk about some more sexual mind games with these two movies. Annette Smoulders While Glenn Breaks Bad. Also discussed ‘You’re Cordially Invited’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Blink Twice’, ‘Nightbitch’, and ‘Tall, Dark, and Dangerous’.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in c...2025-03-311h 43Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDennis Hopper Connection Vol. 8-Fantasy Film Noir-Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 8-Fantasy Film Noir-Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 88. Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)/Witch Hunt (1994)
When Feeling Paranoid and Depressed Isn’t Enough You Pour In Goofy Creatures. We cover the two pictures that have HP Lovecraft finding out the secrets in Los Angeles. One Starring Fred Ward. One Starring Our Guy Dennis. 'Cast A Deadly Spell' and 'Witch Hunt'. We also say some words about 'Million Dollar Lethal Listing', 'If I can't have you', and 'Heretic'. Enjoy.
Hello, this is Top...2025-03-262h 12Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSuperstitious Capitalistic Menace: Leprechaun 1-6 (1993-2003)Superstitious Capitalistic Menace: Leprechaun 1-6
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 87. Leprechaun 1-6.
We are doing all the Leprechaun movies with Warwick Davis. Leprechaun 1, 2 in hollywood, 3 in Vegas, 4 in space, 5 in the hood, and 6 back to the hood. (1993-2003)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope...2025-03-163h 19Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastStar Jelly Meteor Goo: The Blob Triple Feature (1958), (1972), (1988)86. Star Jelly Meteor Goo: The Blob Trilogy
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 86. The Blob Trilogy.
Never touch a meteorite. The Blob (1958), Beware the Blob (1972), The Blob (1988).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and fi...2025-03-062h 41Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRosemary’s Baby Triple Feature (1968) (1976) (2024)Rosemary’s Baby Triple Feature (1968) (1976) (2024)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 85. Rosemarys Baby triple feature.
We’re discussing the original (1968), The Sequel: Whatever Happened To Rosemarys Baby (1976) and the prequel, Apartment 7A (2024). This is one baby that should have been forgotten.
Deep Purple "Why Didn't Rosemary": https://youtu.be/dIQ1I8Eouug?si=7PqB7hVwjty7TtlH
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a do...2025-02-252h 31Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSexual Deception: Wild Things (1998)/Cruel Intentions (1999)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 84. Sexual Deception: Wild Things (1998) Cruel Intentions (1999).
Reese and Matt are back featured in two movies this week. One of Matts Stronger Movies, Wild Things, and one of the just middle of the road pictures that gets a lot of love from the Reese-verse, Cruel Intentions. Quite a fascinating pair of films from the late 90’s delving into the worlds of Bayou Adjacent Florida and Upper East Side Manhattan. We also talk about ‘A Little White Lie’, ‘A Nanny To Die For’, and ‘Fatal Fixer Upper’.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nons...2025-02-162h 06Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastYoung People Conforming And Stalking: Disturbing Behavior (1998)/Swimfan (2002)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 83. Young People Conforming And Stalking: Disturbing Behavior (1998)/Swimfan (2002)
Sad Katie Holmes and Scary Erika Christensen lead two movies, Disturbing Behavior & Swimfan, that are remakes of movies from 1987, The Stepford Children & Fatal Attraction, respectively. More privileged against the not so privileged. We talk about School Pool Fluids. Also Discussed Anyone But You & It Ends With Us. Sorry for the hum during the first nine minutes-tried my damndest to get to be as non frustrating as possible. if you want to fast forward till after the nine minute mark, you can.
Hello, this...2025-02-102h 08Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHappy Robot Wife=Happy Robot Life: Feminism & Robots: A Stepford Marathon (1975; 1980; 1987; 1996; 2004)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 82. Happy Robot Wife=Happy Robot Life: Feminism & Robots: A Stepford Marathon (1975; 1980; 1987; 1996; 2004)
This Week we are talking about Feminism and Robots with the movies in the stepford series: The Stepford Wives. Revenge of the Stepford Wives. The Stepford Children. The Stepford Husbands. The Stepford Wives Remake.
It's sad when billionaires won’t just leave women in Connecticut alone. Also discussed: Afraid/Subservience. Hot Frosty. Carry-On. And Oblivion.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the...2025-02-022h 50Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastPolitical Thrillers Vol. 1: Shadow Conspiracy (1997)/Executive Target (1997)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 81. Political Thrillers Vol. 1: Shadow Conspiracy (1997)/Executive Target (1997)
Hey. It’s been rough political week. So Here’s another political tinged episode I hope you enjoy. These two pictures revolve around the 2 fears of our current president. One stars Charlie Sheen and one stars Michael Madsen. Guess which one is worse. Muscle bound Blonde Haired Dudes populate both movies.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us w...2025-01-291h 47Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHow To Handle Fame As A Woman During Your Journey: To Die For (1995)/Grace of my Heart (1996)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 80.
How To Handle Fame As A Woman During Your Journey: To Die For (1995)/Grace of my Heart (1996)
Matt Dillon and Illeana Douglas both star in both of these movies dealing with fame and what you’re willing to do. Another Gus Van Sant Movie and the unofficial creative biopic of Carole King.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double fea...2025-01-221h 59Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDepressing Hopelessness & Bleakness: Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho(1991)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 79.
Depressing Hopelessness & Bleakness: Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho(1991)
Keanu Reeves Double feature. Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 7. We are talking about two pictures, Rivers Edge (1986)/My Own Private Idaho (1991). There’s also a discussion of who I’m gonna be. Do you wanna break up the crew that we have together? We haven’t seen Keanu and River together since I Love You To Death. Be safe if you are in L.A.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband...2025-01-141h 48Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastProvocative Director Series-Brian DePalma-Obsession (1976)/The Fury (1978)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 78.
Provocative Director Series-Brian DePalma-Obsession (1976)/The Fury (1978)
Before and after Carrie Brian DePalma made these two movies about tramatizing The Wrong Young Women. Men Feeling Responsible for their women’s death. Melodramatic Psychological thrills. Ya can’t Do What Ya wanna Do When ya wanna do It because of psychological or supernatural abilities. We talk about them. The Fury follows a theme of parents trying to control their children. That’s a hint for what movies are coming down the road.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast...2025-01-041h 47Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastWhen Santa And Unresolved Trauma Collide: Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. (1984) (1987) (1989) (1990) (1991)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 77.
When Santa And Unresolved Trauma Collide: Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. (1984) (1987) (1989) (1990) (1991)
Merry Belated Christmas. Continuing our Coverage of Holiday Themed Slasher and or horror movies we have The Silent Night Deadly Night Marathon. All 5. Silent Night Deadly Night 1(1984), 2 (1987), 3 better watch out (1989), 4 initiation (1990), 5 The Toy Maker (1991). Also, we talked about Dr. Giggles (1992)
Corrections For The Episode: When Maranda Said Christmas Evil She Meant New Years Evil, Natasha Richardson was in Gothic and Michael was wrong-Ken Russell directed Gothic and Eureka was directed by Nicolas Roeg.
He...2024-12-282h 56Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series-Tim Burton's Superhero Movies: Batman (1989)/Batman Returns (1992)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 76.
Master Director Series-Tim Burton’s Superhero Movies: Batman (1989)/Batman Returns (1992)
What Will You Do When You Need A Vigilante? Batman and Batman Returns. The 4th episode where we have talked about Michael Keaton. Also Discussed: The Substance (2024), Skincare (2024), Vacation Friends 1 and 2, my Bloody Valentine (1981),Cellar Dweller (1988), The Stuff (1985), Critters (1986), Pieces (redux; 1982), Time Cut (2024), Woman of the Hour (2023), monkey shines (1988), and Nosferatu (1922).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week on...2024-12-272h 06Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastFear & Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker Folie a Deux (2024)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 75.
Fear and Codependency: Beau is Afraid (2023)/Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)
“I was tired. I was sad. I was cold.”
Fear and Codependency Flame out in these two movies that hate their audience. We also cover Its What’s Inside (2024).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common...2024-12-151h 57Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastCoppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024)74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics: Apocalypse Now (1979) and Megalopolis (2024)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 74. Coppola’s Crazy Epics AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 6. These Two have more in common than we ever thought. Apocalypse Now and Megalopolis. Really Wild Cinema.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on t...2024-12-072h 13Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSlashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage (1987)/Thanksgiving (2023)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 73.
Slashers During The Time For Thanks: Blood Rage/Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Black Friday! Hope The Films Sooth you. Blood Rage (1987) and Thanksgiving (2023) are talked about.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset mak...2024-11-301h 34Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastA Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature (1985) (1988) (2016)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 72.
A Pee Wee Herman Triple Feature. (1985) (1988) (2016)
Michael who has had a life long fear of Pee Wee Herman watches all 3 movies, episodes from a TV Show and a TV special to get over the scary fear of Pee Wee Herman. Those three movies are ‘Pee Wee's Big Adventure’ ‘Big Top Pee-Wee’ and ‘Pee Wee’s Big Holiday’. They are also some triggering dark comedy conversation about Paul R’s misdeeds at the very beginning. So be forewarned.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife tea...2024-11-251h 46Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThe Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 71
The Bio-Exorcist Reigns: Beetlejuice 1 and 2 (1988) (2024)
We get silly with our favorite trickster demon. Also Discussed: The Deliverance, Hunting Housewives, The Perfect Couple (2024).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense an...2024-11-232h 19Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMorals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 70.
Morals and Ethics: Election (1999) and The Campaign (2012)
It’s been a handful of days since the results of the presidential election. Here’s hoping ya can enjoy listening to this one. We go over how much a studio in Manhattan would cost now. Also talked about: Jackpot (2024), the telephone (1988), a dangerous woman (1993).
Election Notes Without Context: 1:06:32-1:08:56
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week...2024-11-181h 53Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHalloween: The Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 69.
Halloween the Thorn Trilogy (1988) (1989) (1995)
Belated Halloween Episode. The infamous middle halloween trilogy. Also discussed: Tarot, meet the killer parents, night swim/bag of lies, and Destroy All Neighbors.
Halloween Notes Without Context: 1:16:19- 1:18:36
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we h...2024-11-121h 21Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastCarrie-o-thon (1976) (1999) (2002) (2013)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 68. Carrie-o-thon
It’s a carrie-o-thon. With the original (1976), the sequel (1999), the TV pilot (2002) and the prestige elevated sharp and above average budget (2013).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies that don’t on the outset make sense and f...2024-11-112h 40Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 67.
SE Hinton’s Tough Guys: The Outsiders/Rumble Fish (1983)
SE Hinton’s Tough Guys AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 5. These Young Toughs Struggle Through To Be Adults
Also Discussed The Nuthouse (1992)
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double feature that has a theme, narrative, or a human who works in common. In short we hope to re-examine movies...2024-11-063h 40Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDont Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead (1991) (2024)Episode 66. Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter is dead (1991) and (2024)
A long long long long one for two movies that probably don’t need it. But you are welcome. The one with Christina Applegate and the one with Ms. Pat. I really hope you enjoy. Sorry we took a while. More episodes in the upcoming days I swear.
Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead Notes Without Context 4:31:40-4:42:07
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and ad...2024-11-024h 43Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDrew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/DoppelgängerDrew Being Bad: Poison Ivy/Doppelgänger
This Week we jump into the conniving characters portrayed by one of America’s Sweethearts. Plus talk about 3 sequels to ‘Poison Ivy’ and ‘Cheerleader Camp’. NSFW and very Adult. Connections to ‘popcorn’, ‘The Crush” and ‘mannequin’. More gothic imagery
Poison Ivy Notes Without Context: 1:16:30-1:24:11
Doppelgänger Notes Without Context 2:52:37-3:00:57
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, the obscene and adorable. Every week one of us will bring in a double fe...2024-10-123h 03Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastAlicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 64. Alicia-Predator and Prey: The Crush (1993)/The Babysitter (1995)
Alicia Silverstone playing the victim and the perpetrator. Pervy, icky, disgustingness about the base emotions of teenagers who want to destroy other lives. Beware, dark uncomfortable jokes about the worst acts known to man and woman and children.
As always NSFW and Spoilers abound.
The Crush Notes Without Context: 1:47:45-1:54:24
The Babysitter Notes Without Context 3:26:33-3:34:22
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful...2024-10-063h 35Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023)Episode 63. Dour and Lighthearted Contract Killer Movies: Knox Goes Away (2023)/Hit-Man (2023)
While Michael Keaton loses his memory Glen Powell puts on disguises. Apparently Michael has some issues with how the media treats the pushing of Glen Powell. A lot of fun angry joking in this one.
Knox Goes Away Notes Without Context 1:24:26-1:35:35
Hit Man Notes Without Context 2:40:31-2:2:50:14
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley2024-09-292h 58Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 62
Sicko Fairy Tales With Outspoken Ladies Who Don’t Take No S**t: Freeway (1996)/Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trick Baby (1999)
There is the true evil of men against confident ladies who don’t mess around. Matthew Bright’s vision of dark life in modern America through the eyes of 2 downtrodden girls ready to fight the world and the worst of the worst. The ‘Neo-exploitation classic’ as Vinegar Syndrome put it & it’s disjointed and really bizarre sequel. One Little Red Riding Hood Story and One Hansel And Gretel Story. Vanes...2024-09-223h 19
The Oscar Project Podcast2.33 Author Interview with Craig Singer and Michael BensonSend us a textIn today's interview, I speak with Craig Singer and Michael Benson, authors of the upcoming book Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck.Listen to hear about some of the famous Hollywood stars that rubbed elbows with the Schencks, how Nick Schenck preferred running his amusement park over the movies, and how generous Joe Schenck was to those in Hollywood who may have been down and out. Books mentioned in this episode include:Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers N...2024-09-1724 minTop Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007)Episode 61. Killers Protecting Their Daughters: Choke (2001)/Mr. Brooks (2007)
AKA Hopper Connection Vol. 4
Another Long Doozy of a pod talking about the men who protect their daughters who may have passed down some bad hereditary genes. This is also the 4th Volume of pairings that have Dennis Hopper in them. Dropping later this week: two more episodes too make up for the lack of episodes over the past two weeks….Also, discussed are Psychic Killer (1975), Ghosthouse (1988), Witchery (1989)
Choke Notes Without Context 1:28:10-1:37:22
Mr. Brooks Notes Without Context 3:52:02-4:00:38
Ghosthouse soundtrack ht...2024-09-174h 01Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastFell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990)60. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 2: Pin (1988)/Living Doll (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 60. These two guys just can’t get enough of near humans that won’t love them back. The flip side dark side to Mannequin and its sequel. Also discussed Dangerous Pursuit, Bash Latter Day Plays and Glam.
Pin Notes Without Context 1:16:21-1:18:45
Living Doll Notes Without Context 2:51:37-2:56:52
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and M...2024-09-042h 59Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDystopian Grindhouse Vol. 1 I AM A WARRIOR: The Warriors (1979)/1990: Bronx Warriors (1982)Episode 59. The Warriors (1979)/1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
What we do here is talk about roving gangs of beauty. Other Movies Discussed are Partners (1982) and My Son Hunter (2022)
The Warriors Notes Without Context 1:39:52-1:44:42
1990: The Bronx Warriors Notes Without Context 2:50:03-3:00:20
NSFW
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
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@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok2024-08-313h 01Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastFell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin (1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 58. Fell in Love with a Doll Vol. 1: Mannequin(1987)/Mannequin 2 (1991)
Another Doozy of a long one and they are starting to get fairly long. Take your time with them on the road. Also discussed are day of the dolphin, popcorn/evil-ed, derailed, talk to me, Maggie moore(s). Another couple episodes in the next couple days.
Mannequin Notes without context 1:25:51-1:32:48
Mannequin 2 Notes without Context: 3:12:19-3:19:46
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By M...2024-08-263h 20Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRando Giallo Vol. 3-The New York Ripper (1982)/Warriors of the Year 2072 (1984)This is Top Notch Nonsense Episode 57. Rando Giallo Vol. 3 AKA Master Director Episode Lucio Fulci.
Really Uncomfortable Violence Paired With Real Dumb Violence. Also discussed: Zolta: Hound of Dracula (1978), Star Crystal (1986), The Circle (2017), Haunted Mansion (2023), and Atlas (2024).
The New York Ripper Notes Without Context 1:10:56-1:17:26
Warriors of the year 2072 Notes Without Context: 2:38:50-2:48:00
Sorry for the lateness of the episode. Another episode should be coming out this upcoming Saturday, stay tuned.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson2024-08-132h 48Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastScary Plant Life: Little Shop Of Horrors (1960/1986)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56
Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023).
Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03
NSFW and Spoilers as per usual
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
Contact:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and le...2024-08-032h 38Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHopper Connection Vol. 3- Backtrack (1990)/Paris, Trout (1991)Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative Lovers
Can you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness From The Master Actor. PLUS: Discussion about car insurance inside. Also, quick thoughts on the movies: strays (2023), earthquake (1974), Rear Window Remake (1998), unfrosted (2024), corruption (1968), Kung Fu Zombie (1981)
Backtrack Notes Without Context 1:57:55-2:03:35
Paris Trout 3:46:01-3:50:07
As...2024-07-253h 50Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastEarly John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970)Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trasho (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970)
Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope”
Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15
Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
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2024-07-182h 09Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastFantasy And Sci Fi Camp: Beyond Atlantis (1973)/Conquest (1983)Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discussed briefly: Lockless Horror, Dinosaur Prison, Five Nights at Freddie’s, and Lord of Misrule
Beyond Atlantis Notes Without Context: 53:48-58:51
Conquest Notes Without Context: 1:34:40-1:1:41:30
NSFW and Spoilers Abound
credits: Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Ben...2024-07-161h 44Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDrag Road Trips: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert / To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform.
Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo.
“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” notes without context 52:53-56:44
“To Wong Foo…” notes without context 1:47:52-1:51:31
You can stream The Adventures...2024-06-291h 53Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHopper Connection Vol. 2: The Hot Spot / The PaperboyHello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs.
Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole in The Paperboy.
This week’s films are The Hot Spot from 1990 starring Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly as well as 2012’s The Paperboy starring Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, David Oyelowo, Macy Gray, John Cusacka and Nicole Kid...2024-06-271h 43Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSNL Gender & Family Issue Comedies: It's Pat / Stuart Saves His FamilyWelcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes.
There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy.
This week’s films are 1994’s It’s Pat starring Julia Sweeney, Dave Foley and Charles Rocket as well as Stuart Saves His Family from 1995 starring Al Franken, Laura San Giacomo and Vincent D'Onofrio.
It’s Pat and Stuart Saves His Family is available to...2024-06-272h 39Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDennis Hopper Connection Vol. 1 - Night Tide / Under The SkinEpisode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void.
They just can't handle the supernatural femininity.
One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 film Under The Skin directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson.
Maranda hated ‘under the skin’ so much she read her notes without context.
Notes without context if ya wanna skip Night Tid...2024-06-211h 28Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Creator Series: Julie Brown - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 WomenWelcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense…
Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women
When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time.
Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attack of The 5 Foot 2 Woman
For those who want to skip this part:
Time Stamp Notes Without Context for medusa: 41:11-42:42
Time Stamp Notes Without Context for Attack of the 5...2024-06-151h 26Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce / I’m Dangerous Tonight.Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares.
Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too.
This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television supernatural horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight starring Mädchen Amick, Corey Parker and R. Lee Ermey.
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS NSFW
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CREDITS:
Artwork By E...2024-06-101h 45Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastCruel Family Horror: Flowers in the AtticThere is something wrong with everyone's family.
HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story.
This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic.
One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka.
*SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY
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CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Ste...2024-06-071h 33Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRemakes of the 50’s Vol. 2: Runaway Daughters / Jailbreakers / Cool and The Crazy / Invaders From MarsRemake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say?
This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Cat: Pan
@mj...2024-06-041h 49Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastStephen King Adaptations: The Night Flier / DreamcatcherLow or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies.
This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen...2024-05-302h 37Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: Steven Soderberg - Mental Health Thrillers: Side Effects / UnsaneThis week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg.
Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers.
This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum and 2018's Unsane starring Claire Foy and Joshua Leonard.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Mu...2024-05-202h 40Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastFighting Your Brain In The ’60’s: David and Lisa / CharlyWhat is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans.
These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies.
A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice.
This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1968's Charly starring Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom and Leon Janney
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed...2024-05-182h 33Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRando Giallo Vol. 2 : Number 9 In Common - The Killer Reserved Nine Seats / Nine Guests For A CrimeThey all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise.
These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos.
This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris Avram and Eva Czemerys. As well is Nine Guests For A Crime from 1977 starring Arthur Kennedy, John Richardson and Caroline Laurence.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
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