Episode 222 - Killer Joe
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
Listener Request Month rolls on as Troy and Brad welcome back Sammy of the GGTMC to take on one of the most intense films the podcast has ever covered. This week, we're headed to the trailer park with a big bucket of the Colonel’s famous chicken in hand to dive into the 2011/2012 Southern Neo-Noir, Killer Joe. Brace yourself—this film is not for the faint of heart. It's brutal, violent, and pushes boundaries, fully earning its NC-17 rating. The gang covers everything from the best fried chicken to Matthew McConaughey’s chilling performance, and even debates if this might be the movie that broke the Movie Guide scale. Killer Joe is unforgettable, but definitely not for everyone—proceed with caution.
Killer Joe is directed by William Friedkin and stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon, and Thomas Haden Chruch.
Not A Bomb just launched new designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We value your feedback and suggestions. If you have a cinematic flop, you'd like us to discuss, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what keep us going. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
If you want to hear more of Sammy, subscribe to the Gentlemen's Guide to Midnite Cinema and leave them a review.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema’s biggest box failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.
Listener Request Month rolls on as Troy and Brad welcome back Sammy of the GGTMC to take on one of the most intense films the podcast has ever covered. This week, we're headed to the trailer park with a big bucket of the Colonel’s famous chicken in hand to dive into the 2011/2012 Southern Neo-Noir, Killer Joe. Brace yourself—this film is not for the faint of heart. It's brutal, violent, and pushes boundaries, fully earning its NC-17 rating. The gang covers everything from the best fried chicken to Matthew McConaughey’s chilling performance, and even debates if this might be the movie that broke the Movie Guide scale. Killer Joe is unforgettable, but definitely not for everyone—proceed with caution.
Killer Joe is directed by William Friedkin and stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon, and Thomas Haden Chruch.
Not A Bomb just launched new designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!
We value your feedback and suggestions. If you have a cinematic flop, you'd like us to discuss, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what keep us going. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
If you want to hear more of Sammy, subscribe to the Gentlemen's Guide to Midnite Cinema and leave them a review.
Episode 132 - Emily the Criminal
Hey Film fans! Welcome back to another episode of Not A Bomb! We continue looking back at some of the biggest bombs of 2022 and this week is a “criminally” underseen film - Emily the Criminal. The movie stars a NAB favorite, Aubrey Plaza, and marks the film debut of writer/director - John Patton Ford. The guys are happy to welcome back, for a second week in a row, John Nance. The gang doesn’t waste any time and dives deep into the social commentary layered throughout the film while highlighting the phenomenal performance by Plaza. Emily the Criminal might be the best film to discuss the struggles of the millennial generation as well as several 2022 economic topics like the “gig” economy and fraud. Don’t worry - the film is a modern film noir and thriller first and foremost! Do yourself a favor and watch this film as soon as possible! Usually, the podcast isn’t afraid of spoilers, but we don’t want to ruin the third act for anybody! Check the timestamps below if you want to avoid spoilers.
Timestamps: Intro - (0:56), Generation Discussion - (4:00), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (14:35), Behind the Camera - (24:12), In Front of the Camera - (25:40), Production and Development - (41:20), Commerical Break - (42:48), Emily the Criminal Discussion - (45:24), Emily the Criminal Spoilers - (82:34), Is it a Bomb? - (104:22), Listener Feedback - (106:20), Outro - (114:21)
Emily the Criminal is directed by John Patton Ford and stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
Hey Film fans! Welcome back to another episode of Not A Bomb! We continue looking back at some of the biggest bombs of 2022 and this week is a “criminally” underseen film - Emily the Criminal. The movie stars a NAB favorite, Aubrey Plaza, and marks the film debut of writer/director - John Patton Ford. The guys are happy to welcome back, for a second week in a row, John Nance. The gang doesn’t waste any time and dives deep into the social commentary layered throughout the film while highlighting the phenomenal performance by Plaza. Emily the Criminal might be the best film to discuss the struggles of the millennial generation as well as several 2022 economic topics like the “gig” economy and fraud. Don’t worry - the film is a modern film noir and thriller first and foremost! Do yourself a favor and watch this film as soon as possible! Usually, the podcast isn’t afraid of spoilers, but we don’t want to ruin the third act for anybody! Check the timestamps below if you want to avoid spoilers.
Timestamps: Intro - (0:56), Generation Discussion - (4:00), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (14:35), Behind the Camera - (24:12), In Front of the Camera - (25:40), Production and Development - (41:20), Commerical Break - (42:48), Emily the Criminal Discussion - (45:24), Emily the Criminal Spoilers - (82:34), Is it a Bomb? - (104:22), Listener Feedback - (106:20), Outro - (114:21)
Emily the Criminal is directed by John Patton Ford and stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.