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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSwamp Survival: Deliverance (1972)/Southern Comfort (1981)Swamp Survival: Deliverance (1972)/Southern Comfort (1981)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 107: Swamp Survival: Deliverance (1972)/Southern Comfort (1981)
The Spectrum of Masculinity, Visions of Vietnam, and Surviving the Greenery Environment. Also, talked about Killer in Suburbia, The Bachelor Next Door, Fear Street: Prom Queen.
NSFW; Spoilers Always! This is A Comedy Podcast. All of these jokes are jokes.
Hosted By Michael and Maranda.
Produced By Michael Benson.
Edited By Michael Benson.
Music By Rick Wood.
Artwork By Ed Greer.
2025-08-082h 51Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastBayou Superhero: Swamp Thing (1982)/The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)Bayou Superhero: Swamp Thing (1982)/The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode. Bayou Superhero: Swamp Thing (1982)/The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)
The Plant Hero We Deserve. Also discussed: What happened at 625 river road?; The Wrong Cheerleader; The Wrong House Sitter; hiding from my husband.
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...2025-07-292h 36Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThe Gangsters American Dream: Scarface (1932)/(1983)The Gangsters American Dream: Scarface (1932) (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 105. The Gangsters American Dream: Scarface (1932) (1983)
Nothing Exceeds Like Success. Also Discussed: Here Kills The Bride, identity thief of a cheerleader, rooming with danger, The Girl Who Wasn’t Dead.
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 ho...2025-07-243h 39Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDistress With The Man You Love-Master Actress Juliette Lewis-That Night (1992)/The 4th Floor (1999)Distress With The Man You Love-Master Actress Juliette Lewis-That Night (1992)/The 4th Floor (1999)
Top Notch Nonsense Episode 104. Distress With The Man You Love-Master Actress Juliette Lewis-That Night (1992)/The 4th Floor (1999)
What can be done when you’re a young lady and you completely are infatuated with your freedom AND your Boyfriend…? Juliette Lewis Knows. We discuss the two films That Night from 1992 and The Fourth Floor from 1999. Also Discussed are The Wife He Met Online, The Husband She Met Online and The Wrong Tutor.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podc...2025-07-162h 51Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastLawyers B Crimin': Cape Fear (1991)/Carlitos Way (1993)103. Lawyers B Crimin’:Cape Fear (1991)/Carlitos Way (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 103. Lawyers B Crimin’: Cape Fear (1991)/Carlitos Way (1993)
Its Morals, Ethics, and Bro-Code in this episode where in both movies, Cape Fear (1991) and Carlitos Way (1993), they have lawyers that don’t treat their client all that well. The Other Major thing and what makes this pairing special is that its one director (Scorsese) doing the other’s style while the other one (De-Palma) is using his style to tell a story that Marty would be offered. Doomed Romance in every sense of the word...2025-07-084h 13Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastGender Horror: Homicidal (1961)/Sleepaway Camp (1983)102. Gender Horror: Homicidal (1961)/Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 102. Gender Horror: Homicidal (1961)/Sleepaway Camp (1983)
This Week we cover Homicidal from 1961 and Sleepaway Camp from 1983. We discuss how trauma and forcing someone to a gender that they are not is detrimental to a humans life. Also talked about are The Wrong Stepmother, The Wrong Boy Next Door, The Wrong Mommy, Pocket Dial Murder, and Companion.
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...2025-07-013h 52Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastPsychopathic Villains-Robert Mitchum: The Night of the Hunter (1955)/Cape Fear (1962)Psychopathic Villains-Robert Mitchum: The Night of the Hunter (1955)/Cape Fear (1962)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 101. Psychopathic Villains-Robert Mitchum-The Night of the Hunter (1955)/Cape Fear (1962)
There’s only one Robert Mitchum and we break down two of his most iconic roles in splendid black and white dramatic thrillers, The Night of the Hunter (1955) and Cape Fear (1962). We also talk about these movies: Y2K, The Wrong Cruise, The Wrong Friend, and The Wrong Teacher.
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like th...2025-06-252h 54Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThe 1% Are Pretty Awful Vol. 2: The Swimmer (1968)/Eat The Rich (1987)The 1% Are Pretty Awful Vol. 2: The Swimmer (1968)/Eat The Rich (1987)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 100. The 1% Are Pretty Awful Vol. 2: The Swimmer (1968)/Eat The Rich (1987)
The two films (The Swimmer, 1968; Eat The Rich, 1987;)we are talking about today have to do with the wealthy and what consequences that they sometimes have to deal with and sometimes they don’t have to deal with It. We also discuss three David Decocteau movies: The Wrong Student, The Wrong Crush, and The Wrong Man. Massively strange and interesting talk about the wealthy and delusional, the deluded an...2025-06-171h 58Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastAdoptsploitation-Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)Adoptsploitation-Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 99. Adoptspoitation Nature Vs Nurture: The Bad Seed (1956)/Problem Child (1990)
We talk about two insane children and the sequels and remakes related to both The Bad Seed (1956) and Problem Child (1990). The 1985 Bad Seed and the 2018 and 2022 Bad Seed. The Sequel to Problem Child. We also discuss the Limited Series TV Show Adolescence.
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 w...2025-06-112h 46Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastNoir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 98. Noir Gene Hackman Tribute: Night Moves (1975)/Narrow Margin (1990)
This week we talk about one of the greatest to ever do it, Gene Hackman in a Noir Double Feature. Night Moves which is more Sad. Narrow Margin, More Action-y. We also talk about The Wrong Roommate and The Wrong Child.
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...2025-06-042h 35Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRaising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993)Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 97. Raising Children is Hard: Lisa (1990)/Tainted Blood (1993).
This episode is all about trying to raise your girls as an imperfect parent. Also discussed is Holland and The Parenting.
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...2025-05-272h 19Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDesert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 96. Desert Car Noir: Detour (1945)/The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Stuck in a car with dangerous loser type jerks in this double feature that pinpoints perspectives on panic and masculinity as a spectrum.
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...2025-05-201h 50Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThe Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001)The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941)/RKO 281 (1999)/The Cats Meow (2001)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 95. The Unmasking of William Randolph Hearst: Citizen Kane (1941), RKO 281 (1991), and The Cats Meow (2001)
This Week Michael and Maranda talk about a Super Famous Newspaper Owner who was power hungry and moved the world to his will. The two other movies we are talking about this week are Boy Toy (2011) & The Electric State (2025).
Hello, this is Top Notch Nonsense. A genre film podcast hosted by a husband wife team who like the obscure and beautiful, t...2025-05-153h 17Top 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 19Top 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:
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@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
Cat: Pan
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
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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.
...2024-04-251h 33Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Actor Series: De Niro Paycheck Thrillers With a Bad Twist - Hide and Seek / Red LightsTwo more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash.
This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro.
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 Be...2024-04-182h 34Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastTeen Girls Are The Worst: Heathers / JawbreakersAre you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch.
This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast.
This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty AND 1999's Jawbreakers starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Julie Benz.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most aud...2024-04-103h 27Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastHey Leave Me & My Girl Alone: Pacific Heights / Unlawful EntryEarly 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging.
It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody!
This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 1992 staring Kurt Russell, Madeleine Stowe and Ray Liotta.
As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick...2024-04-032h 38Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRemakes of the 50’s Vol. 1: Dragstrip Girl / Motorcycle Gang / Reform School GirlsAs always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime.
Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame.
Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius.
Reform School Girls is directed by Johnathan Kaplan who directed “Unlawful Entry”, part of the next episode.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael...2024-03-271h 21Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastRando Giallo Vol. 1, Italian and Spanish Slasher Movies: Suspicious Death of a Minor / PiecesAs always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Murdered women are exposed in this ‘minor’ film from Sergio Martino and a huge cult classic film directed by Juan Piquer Simon.
This week's films are 1975's Suspicious Death of a Minor directed by Sergio Martino staring Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer and Lia Tanzi. As well as 1982's Pieces directed by Juan Piquer Simon and staring Christopher George, Lynda Day George, Frank Braña.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
E...2024-03-202h 17Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastToxic Friends: Chuck and Buck / EnvyAs Always Spoilers Abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
Two movies on how not to treat your friend.
One character drama which won the John Cassavetes Award at the 16th Independent Spirit Awards and the other dark comedy is a studio funded travesty with the biggest non drama stars in the world (circa early 2000s).
This week's films are 2000's Chuck and Buck directed by Miguel Arteta and written by and starred Mike White. As well as 2004's Envy starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Rachel Weisz, Amy Poehler and Christopher Walken.
A correction note: Barry Sonnenfeld did ‘Men in...2024-03-132h 24Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: John Waters - Female Trouble / PolyesterAs always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
John Waters delivers to us his 3rd double feature on the podcast, and we thank him for that.
This week's films are Female Trouble from 1974 staring Divine
David Lochary and Mary Vivian Pearce as well as Polyester from 1981 with Divine, Tab Hunter and David Samson.
CREDITS:
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
H...2024-03-062h 54Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastIndie Horror Fails: Delivery / Clownado“Can you pinpoint what cheese wiz smells like?”
This weeks films are 2006's Delivery and Clownado from 2019.
As always spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
2024-03-011h 48Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: Danny Devito - Death To Smoochy / DuplexThis week we have another Master Director Series, this time with the talented Danny Devito. Yeah THAT Danny Devito.
This week's film feature Michael's favorite Robin Williams comedy performance, in Death To Smoochy from 2002 and the other film 2003's Duplex feature exhausted performances by Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller.
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...2024-02-091h 50Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastTV Adaptation: The Brady Bunch / A Very Brady SequelWholesome-ness with a twinge of sardonic nature...that's what we gulp down.
Today's film are the 1995's The Brady Bunch and the sequel A Very Brady Sequel, with Shelley Long and Gary Cole.
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com
2024-02-071h 39Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMorally Panicked People Without Impulse Control : Before and After / Changing LanesBeing confronted with complicated morals can bring out the best and sometimes the worst in people, as seen here in these 2 pictures.
This week's movies are Before and After from 1996 starring Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson and 2002's Changing Lanes with Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson.
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on ti...2024-01-312h 19Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMambo Italiano : I Love You To Death / OscarMaranda and Michael delve into early 90's comedies revolving around the Italian family and the role of the head of the household.
This week's films are I Love You To Death from 1990 starring Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, William Hurt and River Phoenix and 1991's Oscar with Sylvester Stallone.
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tik...2024-01-282h 14Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastPsychotic Visions Real and Imagined: The Visitor / The Ninth Configuration.CLEARLY ARE THERE ARE SPOILER GALORE!
We are dumbfounded and perplexed by these sci fi psychedelic semi-religious (satire?) movies.
This week's films are 1979's The Visitor directed by Giulio Paradisi and starring John Huston, Mel Ferrer and Glenn Ford. As well as The Ninth Configuration from 1980 written and directed by William Peter Blatty starring Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson and Jason Miller
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Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc
Hosts: Michae...2024-01-132h 27Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastLadies Doing It For Themselves: The First Wives Club / Romy and Michele’s High School ReunionWhen women put their mind to something they can accomplish the stars.
Michael was playfully pissed he watched The First Wives Club but liked Romy and Michele’s trip back to high school.
This week's movies are The First Wives Club from 1996 with Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and 1997's Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow and Janeane Garofalo
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Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Mich...2024-01-052h 23Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastPhone Freaks During The Holidays : Black Christmas / New Year’s EvilAS ALWAYSSSSS NSFW and Spoilers Galore
What you do during the winter break is try not to get killed... It's really good advice.
This week's films are Black Christmas from 1974 starring Olivia Hussey and Keir Dullea. Also we talk about 1980's New Year's Evil starring Kip Niven, Roz Kelly, and Chris Wallace.
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
2023-12-282h 56Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series - Ingmar Bergman: Shame & Hour of the Wolf (1968)AS ALWAYSSSSS NSFW and Spoilers Galore
This is another installment of our Master Director Series. This time it's the work of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.
The films we are focusing on this week are 1968's Hour of the Wolf & Shame
Sadness and cruelty rein in these movies of heavy emotion.
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...2023-12-211h 18Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastWhat It’s Like To Be A Meow Meow Person : Cat people / Curse of the Cat PeopleAS ALWAYS NSFW and Spoilers Galoreeeeee
Maranda and Michael discover what it’s like.
And also what a relationship with a cat person might be like.
This week's films are both from 1942 and 1944 ! First, Cat People which is an American supernatural horror film directed by Jacques Tourneur. Then, Curse of the Cat People the follow up to the 1942 movie both starring Simone Simon & Kent Smith.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and S...2023-12-162h 48Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThrilling Trickery Revolved Around Infidelity : Layover / DeceptionMaranda and Michael wade into the world of angry & suave douchebags and nice guys who feel "bad" about the sex.
Michael is also a bit bewildered and dense about polyamory and bisexuals.
This week's films are 2001's Layover with David Hasselhoff and Deception from 2008 starring Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@to...2023-12-082h 15Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastThe 1% are Pretty Awful: Triangle of Sadness / The MenuHumorous description...
Maranda and Michael scream and shout... ANDDDDD Michael often is talking way too much and gets kind of a hint throughout that he needs to slow down quite a bit. I, Michael is writing this, realizes he will do better in the future with listening (ugh, what a dolt!)
NOTE: The episode was originally recorded in February of 2023 so if you are at all confused, dear listeners, we applesauce (aka apologize).
This week's films are both from 2022. The Menu starring Ralph Fiennes
Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult and Ho...2023-11-292h 42Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastYoung Ladies Deal With Class and Sexuality: Old Enough / Little DarlingsMaranda and Michael deal with coming of age interacting with people who will be your friends during that consequential time in your life.
This week's films are Old Enough from 1984 written and directed by Marisa Silver, staring Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Danny Aiello and Alyssa Milano AND 1980's Little Darlings starring Tatum O'Neal, Kristy McNichol and featuring Armand Assante and Matt Dillon.
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
...2023-11-242h 46Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Director Series: Fincher’s Murderers With A Brain - Seven (1995) / The Killer (2023)Michael drives hard through 2 Fincher films with his lovely wife Maranda in tow.
She'd never seen Seven so this was eye opening.
This week's films are 1995's Seven with Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and John C. McGinley. As well as The Killer from 2023 with Michael Fassbender.
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: Pan2023-11-171h 45Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastYour Spouse Is Not Your Friend - Husbands and Wives / Don’t Worry DarlingMaranda and Michael talk about bad spouses relationships in this two cinema picks. One from 30 years ago. One from this year. Michael tries out his Woody Allen impression. He was impressed by how good it is. Maranda is a bit annoyed by it.
This week's films are Husbands and Wives from 1992 directed by Woddy Allen starting Mia Farrow, Sydney Pollack and 2022's Don’t Worry Darling directed by Olivia Wilde staring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh.
The SNL Sketch that is talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAgPyZSbis
2023-11-1041 minTop Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastVamps Who Make You Forget Your Life - Once Bitten / Elviria Mistress of the DarkThis week we fall head over heels for quick witted and seductive ladies who know how to charm and turn your head.
The films from this week's episode are Once Bitten from 1985 with Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey, and Karen Kopins and 1989's Elviria: Mistress of the Dark
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on...2023-10-312h 42Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastTV Is Going To Kill You - Stay Tuned / TerrorvisionSometimes it's the content that kills. Sometimes its the actual physical TV.
Hopefully you don't need to experience either.
This week's films are 1992's 'Stay Tuned' staring John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Jeffrey Jones, and Eugene Levy and 'Terrorvision' from 1986 with Diane Franklin, Gerrit Graham, Mary Woronov and Chad Allen
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
@mjbcomedy on instagram and letterboxd.
@topnotchnonsensepod on tiktok
topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com2023-10-272h 09Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastSick 80’s Stuff - Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker / SocietyMichael and Maranda just into the fire of NSFW movies about boys striving to be independent men while family and class constantly on the path to tear you down.
This week's films are Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker from 1981 directed by William Asher and starring Susan Tyrrell and Jimmy McNichol. As well as 1989's Society staring Billy Warlock directed by Brian Yuzna.
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
...2023-10-192h 17Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastAnthology Horror Told Around Fire - Campfire Tales / Campfire StoriesMaranda and Michael subject themselves to two of the worst, clunkiest and fallen down movies about what is better in real life-telling spooky sequences to your half witted buddies.
This week's films are Campfire Tales from 1997's with James Marsden and Amy Smart and Campfire Stories released in 2001 staring Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Spoiler Alert: They're Both Not All That Good.
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
@mjbco...2023-10-141h 04Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastReaching Out To Satan - The Devil’s Rain / The Ninth GateMichael and Maranda Talk communicating with Satan through books in this double feature to kick off horror month of halloween.
This week's episode titled "Reaching Out To Satan" features The Devil's Rain from 1975 directed by Robert Fuest staring William Shatner, Tom Skerritt and Ernest Borgnine. As well as 1999's The Ninth Gate with directed Roman Polanski staring Johnny Depp, Lena Olin and Frank Langella
Good useless drivel.
Artwork By Ed Greer
Music By Rick Wood
Edited By Michael Benson
Produced By Michael Benson and S...2023-10-031h 27Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDirector With Muddled Vision Series - John Flynn: Best Seller/BrainscanA Primo Primer For October.
Michael & Miranda or "M&M" if you prefer, discuss a buddy thriller and a science fiction teen horror directed by the same guy! What range!
This week's films are Best Seller from 1987 and Brainscan from 1994. Both directed by John Flynn.
Warning Adult Comedy Content.
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
@mjbcomedy2023-09-272h 23Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastOriginal / Musical Adaptation - HairsprayMichael and Maranda review a beloved John Waters movie and its horrendous musical adaptation.
Make sure to give it a good once over to see if theres anything really wrong with it.
This week's films are 1988's Hairspray directed by John Waters and the 2007 version with John Travolta.
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Produced by Michael Benson and Stephen Lefranc
Edited By Michael Benson
Hosted by Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Artwork by Ed Greer
Music by Rick Wood
2023-09-121h 31Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastMaster Actress Series - Joan Crawford: Grand Hotel / Mildred Pierce.Today is our first Master Actress Series episode about the one, the only, Joan Crawford. Her career spanned nearly 5 decades! Yes 5 decades.
In this episode we look at Grand Hotel from 1932 and Mildred Pierce from 1945 in which won Joan an Academy Award for her performance.
Produced by Michael Benson and Stephen Lefranc
Edited By Michael Benson
Hosted by Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Artwork by Ed Greer
Music by Rick Wood2023-09-1150 minTop Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastDisgusting and Alluring Fascism - Pink Flamingos / Desperate LivingOn this week's episode of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast, Maranda reintroduces Michael To John Waters!
He forgot how sick it can get.
The movies on this week's episodes are Pink Flamingos from 1972 which was produced, written and directed by John Waters. Oh he edited and was the cinematographer for it too. As well as 1977's Desperate Living. Which you guessed produced, written and directed by John Waters, AND was the cinematographer for BUT not the editor.
Produced by Michael Benson and Stephen Lefranc
Edited By Michael Benson
Hosted by Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Artwork by Ed Greer
Music by Ric2023-09-051h 02Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastWhat Ever Happened To The Mission - Mission Impossible 1 / Mission Impossible 7A reallllll angry rant....I apologize in advance.
You guessed it. This week's movies are Mission Impossible 1 from 1996 and 2023's Mission Impossible 7 aka Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Produced By Michael Benson
Co produced by Stephen Lefranc
Edited by Michael Benson
Music by Rick Wood
Artwork by Ed Greer
Contact: topnotchnonsensepod@gmail.com2023-08-271h 33Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastBad Cop Comedies - Showtime / Hollywood HomicideI really wish these were better, it was a bit of a slog.
This episode's movies are 2002's Showtime with Robert De Niro and Eddie Murphy alongside Rene Russo and William Shatner. Also Hollywood Homicide from 2003 with Harrison Ford Josh Hartnett.
Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley
Produced By Michael Benson
Co produced by Stephen Lefranc
Edited by Michael Benson
Music by Rick Wood
Artwork: Ed Greer
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