Shows
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#160 Planet Terror [Love, Zombies & BBQ]Strap on your machine-gun peg leg and get ready to kick off a double feature with Nicho and Chris as they explore Robert Rodriguez's less than family friendly is in 2007's Planet Terror! In this episode Nicho and Chris explore how Rodriguez milked the Grindhouse genre for all it was worth to create a weird but entertaining homage that will keep you at the edge of your seat! 2025-04-091h 50
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#157 Rush Hour [A Buddy Chop Bromance]LISTENERS! DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORDS THAT ARE COMING OUT OF OUR MOUTHS!? If so, join Nicho and Chris as they take a dive into the '90s classic buddy cop comedy, Rush Hour! A film that not only made a major impact on the action comedy genre but also skyrocketed Jackie Chan's American career! Sit down for some laughs and the solid attention to detail in this flick that has aged like a fine piece of 5,000 year old Chinese artifacts.2025-02-261h 41
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #025 Seed of Chucky feat. Sugi LogicBack from the grave, like an animatronic puppet, it is Sugi Logic! Joining Nicho and Chris as they dissect one of the most hated Child's Play films, Seed of Chucky. A movie that pushes the series to new heights of absurdity and campiness while commentating of identity and the film industry as a hole. 2025-02-1958 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#156 First Love [Love at First Knockout]It's love at first punch with Takashi Miike's First Love! Join Nicho and Chris as they dive into this typhoon of movie that spins together a tale of Yakuza, drug deals gone wrong, healing and love and spits out a compelling, action packed flick that balances Miike's flair for ultraviolence, slight comedy and heart! 2025-02-121h 45
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #042 Love & FreindshipSense and sensibility are two things, among many, that are lacking in Love & Friendship. Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look into the bad side of Jane Austen adaptations in a the 2016 adaptation of Lady Susan. A film that is quite all over the place and lacks and sense of subtlety to its storytelling or commentary. 2025-02-0530 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#155 Sense and Sensibility [Sensibly Romantic]In light of the upcoming season of anti-romance, it is time for something quite sensible for a change! Join Nicho and Chris as they take a dive into 1995's Sense and Sensibility. A film that that masterfully adapts Jane Austen's slow and dry novel into a gripping and visually stunning tale of female struggles in 18th century England. 2025-01-292h 05
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #024 Like a Dragon: Yakuza feat. Kalloth0467Kalloth0467 returns with Nicho and Chris as they return to the seedy streets of Kamurochō in the latest adaptation of Sega's beloved video game franchise, Like a Dragon: Yakuza. Join them as they explore the show's reimagining of the the world of Yakuza through rough symbolism and confusing time jumps between 1995 and 2005. As well as the void of anything unique to set it apart from any other crime drama. 2025-01-222h 25
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#154 A Scanner Darkly [Future Paranoia of Modern Times]What does a podcast see? Does a movie review podcast see into me - into us - clearly or darkly? Nicho and Chris dare to ask these questions and more as they dive into 2006's A Scanner Darkly. A film with a hauntingly familiar look into the present and the not so distant future that explores the life of renowned author Philip K. Dick, his addictions, paranoia and those affected by the playtime of the 60s. 2025-01-151h 54
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #041 Fire and IceWhat do you get whe you cross Ralph Bakshi with the fantasy legened Frank Frazetta? You get ice age Lord of the Rings full of scantily clad men and women, evil sorcerers, and prehistoric beasts! Join Nicho and Chris in the episode as they take a look into the bizarre and fascinating crossover that might have more to it than meets the eye. 2025-01-0840 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#153 Cool World [2.5D Waifu]What do you get when you mix sexy doodles, Brad Pit, and a plot that was run through a blender a couple times? 1992's Cool World. Join Nicho and Chris as they dive into Ralph Bakshi's final commercialized bastard feature film. A film that starts of visually interesting but flounders as the plot holes become more interesting than what is happening on screen. 2025-01-011h 50
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #040 Eight Crazy NightsBum biddy biddy biddy bum bum into the end of the Christmas season and right into Hanukkah with 2002's Eight Crazy Nights. Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look at the raunchy and rather dated Adam Sandler animated comedy that has a little heart underneath all the random one off punchline characters. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and we will see you next year! 2024-12-2532 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#152 Home Alone [AKA Paris and Back Again, A Bad Mother's Story]It's that time of year again. The time to be surrounded by loved ones, tucked in watching old gangster flicks, shoveling cheese pizza down our gullets, getting sugar high on Pepsi and totally not home alone fighting off burglars. Join Nicho and Chris as they take a trip down nostalgia lane to look at the brilliantly written cultural classic, Home Alone and why it remains a timeless classic even to this day. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! 2024-12-182h 12
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #039 The Santa Clause 228 Day Fiancé is here as Santa needs to find Mrs. Convenient before Christmas in The Santa Clause 2! Join Nicho and Chris as they return to the North Pole to look into where The Santa Clause 2 works as a solid sequel and where it feels just as fake as the Toy Santa that the elves "totally" believed was the really deal! 2024-12-1148 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#151 Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back [Actions Speak Louder Than Pika Pika Chu]It's that festive time of year again. When we bring friends, family and clones together to determine who is the best that ever was in Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back! Join Nicho and Chris as the dive into the nostalgia of the 90s to see if the first of many Pokemon movies still holds up. While exploring the deeper themes of existence and acceptance. As well as some of the changes to "Americanize" the series. So get your Pokeballs ready for an episode that is bound to bring a tear to your eye. Not Pokemon tears...2024-12-042h 02
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #038 Trapped in ParadiseOne festive season end and another begins as Nic Cage November finds itself stuck in small town America after Bill Firpo and his two dipshit brother find themselves trapped by a blizzard, after robbing a bank in 1994's Trapped in Paradise. Join Nicho and Chris as they determine if this movie deserves its cult following status or should be thrown on for bad Christmas movie nights. 2024-11-2727 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#150 Face/Off [Mistaken Facial Identity]It's time to face..... off against one of the most acclaimed cult classic Nic Cage flicks in this newest episode with 1997's Face/Off. Join Nicho and Chris as they continue Nic Cage November and dive into the emotionally charged action and weird face touching mannerisms that gives a classic tale of good verses evil a whole new look. 2024-11-202h 05
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #037 Ghost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceNic Cage November ignites once again into the world of live action comic adaptations with 2011's Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance! Join Nicho and Chris as they hit the road once again to explore why this sequel is one hell of a horrible ride! 2024-11-1333 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#149 Con Air [A One Way Ticket to Action City]It is that glorious time of year again! A time when we advise you to put the bunny back in the box, fasten your seatbelts and enjoy your in the ear entertainment for Nic Cage November! This year Nicho and Chris take off with the classic action-packed flick, Con Air! Join them as they take a dive into the second in an action trilogy that places Nicolas Cage in a mess of a movie that some how works amidst the one line and unbelievable plot that cemented Con Air as a '90s classic. 2024-11-061h 37
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #036 DaimajinThe end of Folktober is here with another blending of folklore in 1966's Daimajin. A film that blends horror, kaijus, samurai drama and Japanese storytelling with folklore of Jewish origins. Join Nicho and Chris as they explore the influences and history behind the first entry in the short lived Daimajin franchise! 2024-10-3038 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#148 Noroi: The CurseFound footage might not scream folk horror but, 2005's Noroi: The Curse takes a standard paranormal investigation to a whole new level of terror in this episode! Join Nicho and Chris as they dive into the slow and methodical build of Noroi: The Curse as it connects seemingly unrelated events to create a realistic take on documentary investigation that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! 2024-10-231h 38
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #035 Death KappaYokai? Kaiju? What's the difference? 2010's Death Kappa doesn't seem to think there is much of one. Join Nicho and Chris as they attempt to find the silver lining between the two terms in his bizarre, over-the-top mash up of a film that doesn't seem to know what it is trying to go for. 2024-10-1641 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#147 Kwaidan [Scary Stories to Tell in the Japanese Dark]Don't know too much about Japanese folklore? Nicho and Chris have you covered in this years first deep dive of Folktober with 1964's Kwaidan! Join us as we explores the cultural exchange between Japan and the United States through the writing of Lafcadio Hern and Kobayashi's re-Japanification of four chilling tales. 2024-10-091h 40
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #034 Yokai Monsters: 100 MonstersThe second annual Folktober is here! This year, journey to Japan in this light kick off to Folktober to explore the sometimes eerie, most the time goofy world of yokai with the 1968 classic, Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore why Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters is a great starter folklore movie as they take a look at some of the iconic creatures wreaking havoc on a corrupt lord's plans. 2024-10-0236 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #033 The Great Yokai WarThe end to the pregame of Folktober is here with a party of yokai in Takashi Miike's The Great Yokai War! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore this semi-child friendly flick from the legendarily violent film director and how he blends the past in the present. While also providing a cleaver commentary on the changing of times. 2024-09-2945 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#146 Mushi-Shi: The Movie [Wandering Master of Nothing]Journey to a time lost in a much forgotten live-action anime adaptation in this weeks deep dive with Mushi-Shi: The Movie! A movie that attempts to capture the beautiful blending of folklore and nature of the show but bungles the delivery in so many ways. Join Nicho and Chris as they explore what went wrong when there was so much going right for Mushi-Shi: The Movie.2024-09-251h 48
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#145 The Tale of the Princess Kaguya [Ghibli's Best Princess]Shooting up like a bamboo sprout, the newest episode in the pregame to Folktober is here! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore the visual and storytelling final master piece of Isao Takahata, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya! A film that is not only a beauty to behold but also a wonderful tale of fate and the unchanging pace of time! 2024-09-112h 07
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #032 Pom PokoThe pregame to Folktober is here! Kicking it off is the whimsical and environmentally conscientious tale of the tanuki trying to save their homes in 1994's Pom Poko! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore the blend of folklore and the struggle of the tanuki in a rapidly modernizing world. As well discuss why Pom Poko might be overshadowed by similar films in the Ghibli library. 2024-09-0448 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#144 The Sandlot [The Boy, the Beast and the Ball]Does nostalgia make a movie great or is a movie great or are fans blinded by it? Join Nicho and Chris as they ask this in exploration of the coming-of-age-classic, The Sandlot. A movie that seeps Americana, summer and more importantly, friendship. Just in time for the beginning of the end of summer. 2024-08-281h 20
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #031 Piranha 3DDNothing says the end of summer like giant prehistoric fish with massive "plots" in 2012's Piranha 3DD! Join Nicho and Chris as they dip their toes back into the pool of giant aquatic monsters and explore what makes this horror comedy such a horrible flick despite the excessive amount of assets it has going for it. 2024-08-2531 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #022 Italian Spiderman feat. Kalloth0467Swinging in for another guest appearance it's your friendly neighborhood streamer Kalloth0467! Here to respect women and be irresistible, Kalloth joins Nicho and Chris to discuss why the cult classic Italian Spiderman is the best Spider-Man! So grab your macchiatos and get your mustaches ready for a certifiably weird trip down under! Now shut your mouth, pussycat, e fammi un macchiato! Pronto!2024-08-211h 23
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#143 Scott Pilgrim vs the World [How Not to Loose a Girl With 7 Evil Exes]We are The Good, the Bad & the Weird Podcast and were here to make you think about how nerdy Scott Pilgrim vs the World is and stuff! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore how well this cult classic flop has aged. From its action-packed and comedic fights to its layers of references that make director Edgar Wright a certified nerd, Nicho and Chris explore it all to get to why this movie is so beloved. 2024-08-141h 53
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #030 Date NightIs your everyday routine with your significant over getting stale? Well join Nicho and Chris as they look at a potential solution in 2010's romantic comedy, Date Night! A movie bound to have some ideas of how to or how not to spice up your normal date night! 2024-08-0730 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#142 Notting Hill [An Apology to Nicho's Mom]We're just a podcast, standing in front of a loving mother, asking her to forgive us for throwing her under the bus for almost six years now. Join Nicho and Chris as they apologize to Nicho's mom with their deep dive into Notting Hill. A fantastically charming rom-com that fits both in its time and in today's world. From its cast of just quirky enough characters to its picturesque backdrop, this review will surly make you want to return to the streets of Notting Hill for a feel good time. 2024-07-311h 50
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #021 Tommy feat. Chicken on a StickSpecial guests Chicken on a Stick join Nicho and Chris as they master the art of pinball by following the tutelage of the pinball wizard in 1975's Tommy! A bizarre evangelical story about the disabled and consumerism that will make you question what makes a musical and ask yourself, "why the beans?" 2024-07-241h 24
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#141 King Kong [The First Wonder of Cinema]The Eighth Wonder of the World and the First Wonder of Cinema is under review! Join Nicho and Chris as the take a look at the technical marvel that is King Kong! A movie that not only pioneered modern special effects but also influenced monster movies as we know them! 2024-07-172h 01
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #029 Ninja vs SharkA tale as old as time, ninjas facing off against the sea's apex predator, sharks! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore Ninja vs Shark, a mash up of love, revenge and sacrifice in an action packed movie that is sure to please fans of both ninjas and sharks! 2024-07-1028 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#139 Red River [Only Two Things Come From Texas, Steers and Slappy Cowboys]Saddle up and journey to the wild west of Howard Hawk's 1948 classic Red River! Join Nicho and Chris as they rustle up the deeper themes found within what might appear on the surface to be a traditional cowpoke tale and explore the beautiful landscapes that are sure to make you fall in love with this tale all over again. 2024-06-191h 34
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #028 Cowboys & AliensGet you lassos and laser bracelets ready as we head out west to be abducted in the genre-bending flick Cowboys & Aliens! Join Nicho and Chris as they discuss what did and didn't work in the close encounter of the weird kind.2024-06-1234 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#138 Speed Racer [Cool, but Could Have Been Shorter]Start your engines and grip the edge of your seat for a high-fuel cell fueled adventure in Speed Racer! Join Nicho and Chris as they delve into the colorful CGI overloaded film that some consider the best live action anime adaptation. But does the movie live up to the hype? Buckle up and put rubber to asphalt for an episode that celebrates an uncompromising vision of what live actions can be!2024-06-051h 36
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #027 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1Join Nicho and Chris as they bring a close to the month of Takashi Miike with a more recent but just as quirky film, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1. A vibrant and carefully crafted adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's iconic manga that is sure to leave you wanting a sequel. 2024-05-2927 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#137 Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai [How Not to Save a Life]We've seen Takashi Miike take on manga and video game adaptations but how well can he remake classic samurai flicks? Find out as Nicho and Chris take a deep dive into Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai! A classic tale of honor and revenge with beautiful cinematography that is sure to make you see Miike in a whole new, less gore filled, light! 2024-05-221h 41
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#136 Ichi the Killer [Kinda Like Romeo and Juliet but Sexier]The month of Takashi Miike is here in an episode that cuts to the extreme with the cult classic, Ichi the Killer! Join Nicho and Chris as the get into the viscera of what makes Ichi the Killer an iconic film. Not only in Miike's filmography but world-wide and why it still stands as one of the most romantic movies of all time!2024-05-082h 38
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #026 1-IchiThe start to the Month of Takashi Miike is here! Join Nicho and Chris as they lightly kick it off with 1-Ichi, the prequel to Miike's highly praised cult classic Ichi the Killer. In their exploration of 1-Ichi, Nicho and Chris discuss why this movie fails as a prequel and the little inklings it had at being a semi-solid prequel. 2024-05-0129 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#135 CalvaryIs it alright to kill a priest? Find out as Nicho and Chris dive into the final religious episode of this four part block with 2014's Calvary! A deep exploration of sin, faith and forgiveness as told through the eyes of Father James, a man priest who has been told he will be killed in a week because he is a good man. 2024-04-241h 48
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#134 Monty Python and the Holy Grail [Just a Bunch of Silly K-nig-hts]Listen up you silly headphone wearing listeners! Hold on to your coconuts as Nicho and Chris travel back in time to the historically accurate documentary on 932 AD England, Monty Python and the Holy Grail! A purely brilliant series of sketches that somehow work together in a comedically iconic film that has cemented itself in history just as much as Arthur himself. Now listen to the episode or we shall taunt you a second time! 2024-04-101h 31
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #025 A Fish Called WandaJoin Nicho and Chris as they take and slightly planned deviation from their religious film exploration as they dive into the witty and charming film, A Fish Called Wanda. A film that both follows your standard heist films while knowing where to subvert expectations. 2024-04-0327 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#133 Stalker [A Stalker, a Writer and a Professor Walk into a Bar]Join Nicho and Chris as they continue their exploration into religious films with the Tarkovsky's 1979 enigmatic masterpiece, Stalker. A film that blurs the lines between reality and truth as it explores the human condition through faith in a meandering labyrinth of symbols that is sure to make you want to watch it again and again. 2024-03-271h 51
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #024 God's Not DeadJoin Nicho and Chris as they continue their dive into Christian movies with the Christploitation flick, God's Not Dead! An attempt at a thought-provoking film that falls flat as it spreads its message as thinly across as many walks of life as it can. 2024-03-2052 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#132 The Ten Commandments [Aging Like Water Into Slightly Outline Wine]Join Nicho and Chris as they kick off a a dive into religious movies to understand their appeal. In this inaugural episode of the series, they look at the 1956 remake of The Ten Commandments. A film that is both technically interesting but ooooooh so long for what it is. 2024-03-132h 28
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #023 The Magic ChristianJoin a incredibly confused Nicho and Chris in this MicroView as they explore The Magic Christian. A confusingly muddled attempt at social and political commentary that combines the absurdity of Monty Python with what feels like a poorly produced game show. Complete with a star studded cast including the worst drummer from the Beatles. 2024-03-0630 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#131 Labyrinth [Bowie's Magical Balls, the Musical]Join Nicho and Chris as they embark on a journey through the twists and turns of the cult classic Labyrinth. An imaginative film from visionary Jim Henson that tries to bring his puppets to a wider audience that just didn't hit well originally. Even with David Bowie's bulging presence. 2024-02-281h 44
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #022 My Bloody Valentine 3DNicho and Chris return to Valentine Bluffs for a more surface level dive into the 2009 remake of the cult classic of the same name, My Bloody Valentine 3D. A film that tries to pay homage to the original but gets lost in the gore instead of the mines. 2024-02-2139 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#130 My Bloody Valentine [Not as Bloody as You Would Think]In an episode that is sure to rip your heart from your chest, Nicho and Chris dive deeper than the coal mines of Valentine’s Bluff to explore the 1981 holiday classic My Bloody Valentine. A film that knows the slashers tropes and knows when twist them to make a unique and smart take on the slasher genre at the tail end of the Golden Age of Slashers. 2024-02-141h 58
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#129 Toy Story 3 [From Nostalgia to Beyond]The classic Toy Story saga concludes as Nicho and Chris take a dive into nostalgia with what should have arguably been the final film in the series, Toy Story 3. Join them as they tackle the heartfelt narrative and themes of friendship as they question some of the logic of the world. All while celebrating the creative brilliance in storytelling and advancements in animation.2024-01-312h 03
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #021 LightyearJoin Nicho and Chris as they take a side trek from the mainline Toy Story movies to explore the expanded universe with 2022's Lightyear. A movie that while entertaining, muddles the perceived timeline and raises some questions about the original movie. 2024-01-2445 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#128 Toy Story 2 [From a Classic to Beyond]Join Nicho and Chris as they continue to dive into their childhood classics with Toy Story 2! A movie that might just be as good as the original while continuing to raise many questions that as adult make them worry about the world of Toy Story! 2024-01-171h 56
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#127 Toy Story [From Obscurity to Beyond]Join Nicho and Chris as they kick of 2024 with a classic return to animated films. This year they take a dive into the classic 1995 film, Toy Story. A film that not only was the first fully computer animated film, but one that set the standard for all animated films to come! 2024-01-031h 56
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#126 Gremlins [Doesn't Really Need a Subtitle]This Christmas season, Nicho and Chris have been a bit mischievous as they unbox the cult classic horror comedy Gremlins! A movie that is an odd combination of borderline family friendly on the surface but changed the shape of American cinema and horror comedy as we know it! 2023-12-201h 54
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #020 Babes in Toyland [1986]The holiday season continues as Nicho and Chris get isekaied along with Drew Barrymore, Jill Schoelen and Keanu Reeves of all people in the 1986 adaptation of Babes in Toyland! A thankfully shorter edit of the original television release that is only slightly Christmas related and quite rough around the edges. 2023-12-1351 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#125 How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Too Real For Its Own Good]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a dive into the 2000 classic live action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. A film that, while technically impressive in brining the world of Dr. Seuss to life, is just as baffling as it brings in real world implications. 2023-12-061h 50
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #019 The Boy in BlueNic Cage November sculls on as Nicho and Chris take a look at an earlier film staring the beloved Nic Cage, The Boy in Blue. A film that doesn't know if it wants to be a bio-pic, a romantic drama or a spots movie. All while skimming over the life of the Canadian icon Ned Hanlan. 2023-11-1533 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #018 The Wicker TreeJoin Nicho and Chris as they explore the companion piece to the 1973 folk horror classic The Wicker Man in 2011's The Wicker Tree. A baffling film that tries its best to hit all the notes of the original with a more modern take. But with modern issues, comes modern problems as the movie has no clue what it wants to be. 2023-11-0139 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#122 Sleepy Hollow [A Headless Folk Horror]Grab your lantern and a warm beverage and join Nicho and Chris as they travel back to 1999 for what should be a Halloween classic, Sleepy Hollow! An adaptation of the American classic folk tale that once again brings together the iconic duo, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton!2023-10-251h 50
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #018 The Lair of the White Worm feat. SP FilmviewersFolktober continues with a little bit of different take on the genre in The Lair of the White Worm! Join Nicho and Chris as they are accompanied by Paul and Sophie from SP Filmviewers down this oddly layered and comedic little adaptation of Bram Stoker's last novel! 2023-10-181h 09
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#121 Midsommar [A Bear-skinned Sham]Join Nicho and Chris in their first episode of Folktober! In this eipsode they take a look back at 2019's folk horror film Midsommar! A film that tried its best to re-ignite the folk horror genre. 2023-10-112h 22
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #017 A Discussion on Folk HorrorNew to the folk horror genre? Join Nicho and Chris as they kick off Folktober with a discussion on the genre in an exploration to get to the core of what folk horror is! 2023-10-0446 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #017 Hercules Against the Sons of the SunJoin Nicho and Chris as they take a look at a counterpart to the swords and sandals that Ridley Scott had to fight against with Hercules Against the Sons of the Sun. A wildly inaccurate and poorly executed but fun flick. 2023-09-3038 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#120 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider [Could Have Used More Polygons]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look back on 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. A film that rode the wave of the first female video game superstar and marked a change in video game live action adaptations. But, does it hold up after 22 years?2023-09-272h 09
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#119 Gladiator [Are We Still Entertained?]After multiple multiple historic set movies that don't hold up to the rose-tinted memories will Gladiator hold up? Find out as Nicho and Chris take a dive into the ancient Roman colosseum to review 2000's Gladiator! 2023-09-132h 47
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#118 Les Misérables [Would Have Been Better in French]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a step back to balance out the confusing puddle that was Burst City by taking a look at an almost as baffling adaptation of a classic musical, Les Misérables. A musical that took some creative liberties.2023-08-302h 26
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #016 April and the Extraordinary WorldJoin Nicho and Chris as they return to the world of French animation with the steampunk alternative history film April and the Extraordinary World! A light watch with slightly deeper undertones. 2023-08-2334 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #016 The Last of Us [feat. Kalloth0467]Television shows? Have Nicho and Chris been replaced? Nope, it is the same duo but are in this spotlight joined by Kalloth0467 to review their first show with series based on an iconic game, The Last of Us! 2023-08-091h 55
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #015 Jaws 3-DShark Week is here! As is tradition, alongside their aquatic based creature feature, Nicho and Chris decide to take a look at an actual shark movie! This year they decided to skip the sequel and go right to the third installment in the Jaws franchise, Jaws 3-D! A bizarre mash up of animal conservation and dumb campy horror.2023-07-2643 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#115 Anaconda [Snakes on a Boat]First it was big sharks, then it was big alligators and now it is time for big snakes! Join Nicho and Chris as they take a trip down the Amazon River to explore their childhood and cult classic movie, Anaconda!2023-07-191h 52
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#114 Men in Black [The Original Guardians of the Galaxy]It is time to look to the skies once again as Nicho and Chris celebrate 'Murican independence the only way they know how! With extraterrestrials! Join Nicho and Chris this year as they take a look at yet another childhood classic to see how well it holds up and explore the integration of the real life lore around 1997's Men in Black!2023-07-052h 29
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#113 Hellraiser [Hell and Back Again, A Frank Cotton Story]Join Nicho and Chris as they travel partially to hell and back with 1987's iconic cult classic Hellraiser! A movie that is more family drama than horror but with the horror being the only memorable portion. 2023-06-212h 20
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #011 BigEver go back to a childhood movie and wonder how well it has aged or if there was anything you might have missed? Well, Big is that movie! Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look back on the now akward, somewhat icky but yet still charming 1988 classic Big! 2023-06-1444 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#112 El Topo [Jodorowsky's Own Personal Jesus]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look at the first movie to get their holy trifecta rating of Good-Bad-Weird from both with the iconic film that coined the term acid western, El Topo! In this episode they discus the symbolism and their interpretations while complaining about how much shit Alejandro Jodorowsky is full of.2023-06-072h 35
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #013 Pompo: The CinéphileJoin Nicho and Chris as they return to a little bit of anime to review a movie that is an actual good adaptation compared to The Last Airbender with Pompo: The Cinéphile!2023-05-3139 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#111 The Last Airbender [Not Our Avatar!]Join Nicho and Chris as they return to resurrect the dead horse that is The Last Airbender! Only to beat it once again as they go through this abomination of a flick. Something Nicho wanted to avoid but Chris pressed for. 2023-05-242h 23
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#110 The Wicker Man [The Worst Cop in Summerisle]Season 5 is here! Join Nicho and Chris as they kick off this season a classic horror film The Wicker Man! A film that helped start the folk horror genre as we know it as well as a reboot for the beloved Nicolas Cage! 2023-05-102h 11
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#109 Dolemite Is My Name [The X-Rated King]Join Nicho and Chris as they conclude season 4 of The Good, the Bad & the Weird with yet another biopic, Dolemite Is My Name. In this episode they take a look at why Eddie Murphy was potentially snubbed for a best actor nomination at the Oscars but also look at the life of Rudy Ray Moore and a brief history of the Blaxploitation genre. 2023-04-231h 59
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#108 The Patriot [The American Braveheart with A Lot of Filler]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look at another iconic movie staring Mel Gibson, 2000's The Patriot. While historically a bit better than Braveheart, does it hold up for a modern viewing experience? 2023-04-162h 17
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#107 Braveheart [Dead Wife = Plot]Join Nicho and Chris as the trudge through 1995's critically acclaimed historic epic, Braveheart. A film that is more fiction than fact but nonetheless charmed film goers while sparking a public interest in Scotland. 2023-03-262h 23
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #012 Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness MonsterJoin Nicho and Chris as they return to the animated direct to video Scooby-Doo movies with Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster! A baffling dumb movie!2023-03-1946 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#106 The Secret of Kells [A Boy and His Book]Join Nicho and Chris as they set out and review 2009's The Secret of Kells. An oddly charming film about early Christianity and the famous Book of Kells. All while touching some of the history surrounding the film. 2023-03-122h 10
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#105 Howard the Duck [A Ducking Bad Movie]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a step back to the first Marvel feature film with the Howard the Duck. A baffling attempt at making a comic flick real without knowing what it was doing. 2023-02-262h 03
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#102 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome [The Post Pock-eclipse Australian Hook]Ever wonder why there was a large time gap between Mad Max movies? Join Nicho and Chris as they cover one of Chris' favorite movies and explore why this movie is such a drastic departure from the first two entries in the franchise. 2023-01-151h 45
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdMicroView #009 FrozenEver watch a movie that made you want to go outside and do something other than watch it? Well for Nicho and Chris, that movie is Frozen and no, we are not talking the Disney classic. We are talking about the 2010 Frozen. A movie about people stranded on a ski lift. Join Nicho and Chris as they spout their complaints about this snooze fest. 2023-01-0838 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #015 12 Rom-Coms of Christmas Rant 2022 [A Solo Nicho Rant]Happy Holidays to everyone! We wanted to conclude the festive season with a final spotlight episode. This year Nicho decided to continue his new tradition of watching bad Christmas Rom-Coms with a rant on what he watched. All as he tries to study and decipher why people like these movies.2022-12-2530 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#095 Häxan [A Movie Through the Ages]Join Nicho and Chris as they take a look back at a now 100 year old movie that helped define the essay film, Häxan! In this review Chris and Nicho look at Häxan's place in history as one of the earliest documentary films and its depiction of witchcraft through a historical context. 2022-10-231h 50
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#089 Gintama Live Action the Movie [The Perfect Adaptation and if You Think Otherwise You Can Contact Someone Other Than Us Because We Don’t Care]Join Nicho and Chris as they enter the time honored and fan favorite comedy Gintama! A movie that rips off everything, apologizes for nothing and the first film to get a split rating from Nicho and Chris!2022-07-311h 50
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #010 Fire Force Meets Promare [A Solo Nicho Rant]Next in the solo Nicho rants is a comparative episode where Nicho explores properties with similar stories through the examination of Fire Force and Promare. 2022-07-2436 min
The Good, the Bad and the Weird#087 Alien [In Podcasts, the Hosts Can't Hear You Scream]Ever wonder where Nicho and Chris' fascination with alien movies comes from? Well look no further than this episode! Join Nicho and Chris as they explore the classic science fiction horror film, Alien! Outro song is Wandering by TattooedPreacher on Pixabay. 2022-07-032h 05
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSpotlight #009 Video Game Live Action Adaptations [A Solo Nicho Rant]The newest and first, but not the last, solo rants by Nicho is here! In this rant Nicho talks through a brief discussion of the eras of live action video game adaptations and discusses the issues he see with the medium and the issues with translating across mediums. 2022-06-2643 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdScooby-Doo on Zombie Island [Pirate Ghosts & Tourists Zombies & Werecats, Oh My!]Join Nicho and Chris in this episode as they finish off the spooky season with Chris' spoopy pick of the month, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. A movie that is a staple of their childhood and what they remember as one of the first VHS' that they rented over and over. 2021-10-241h 42
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdDifferent from the Others [But Chris Still Can't Tell Them Apart]Join Nicho and Chris in this episode as they review the 1919 Weimar Era film Different from the Others as well as examine a brief history of German cinema and what lead to the first pro-homosexual film. 2021-06-061h 34
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdSeven Brides for Seven Brothers [The Pioneer Power Rangers Look for Love]Join Nicho and Chris as they review the 1954 classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. A film Chris described as the manliest musical made. 2021-05-231h 51
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdHusband Watch #002 Cobra Kai, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, Saiki K and The MandalorianJoin Nicho and Chris in the newest Husband Watch episode as they review Cobra Kai, One Punch Man, My Hero Academia, Saiki K and The Mandalorian as filtered through Chris' husband, Brian. 2021-02-2154 min
The Good, the Bad and the WeirdClue [It Was All a Red Herring!!]Join Nicho and Chris as they break down one of Chris' favorite movies, the cult classic Clue while discussing the possible remake and the murder mystery genre at large. 2021-01-171h 39