Episode 211 - Alexander (Ultimate Cut)
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance.
Join us for "Sword and Sandals" month, where historical drama takes center stage in this week's episode! We delve into Oliver Stone's 2004 epic, Alexander, a film notorious for its box office struggles and multiple “Razzie” nominations. Despite its initial reception, Stone has revisited and revised the film multiple times, with the final version boasting nearly 50 additional minutes of content. But do these changes elevate the movie? Does Angelina Jolie’s performance fit in a fantasy epic like Kull the Conqueror? And can Oliver Stone still be considered a top-tier director after this historical misstep? Tune in to explore these questions and more!
Alexander is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Rosario Dawson, and Anthony Hopkins.
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.
Cast: Brad, Troy
Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance.
Join us for "Sword and Sandals" month, where historical drama takes center stage in this week's episode! We delve into Oliver Stone's 2004 epic, Alexander, a film notorious for its box office struggles and multiple “Razzie” nominations. Despite its initial reception, Stone has revisited and revised the film multiple times, with the final version boasting nearly 50 additional minutes of content. But do these changes elevate the movie? Does Angelina Jolie’s performance fit in a fantasy epic like Kull the Conqueror? And can Oliver Stone still be considered a top-tier director after this historical misstep? Tune in to explore these questions and more!
Alexander is directed by Oliver Stone and stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Rosario Dawson, and Anthony Hopkins.
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.
Episode 94 - Spartan (2004)
Welcome back film fans! This is episode 94 of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine movies that flopped at the box office or were panned by the critics. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are once again joined by Sammy from the GGMTC to discuss 2004’s action thriller - Spartan.
Listen as the gang talks about David Mamet, Val Kilmer’s amazing career, Andrew Dice Clay, Married with Children, Commando’s finale, Biker Boyz, and the Oscars.
Timestamps:
(00:49) - Intro
(02:50) - Oscars Talk (recorded before the slap)
(16:15) - Spartan Financials and Critical Response
(18:40) - Movie Guide Review
(24:18) - David Mamet Talk
(35:28) - Cast of Spartan
(55:37) - Biker Boyz talk…yes Biker Boyz
(58:00) - Production of Spartan
(58:40) - General Spartan Discussion
(104:45) - is it a Bomb?
(124:35) - Outro - Optimism by Weird Heat
Spartan is directed by David Mamet and stars Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy, and Ed O’Neil.
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.
If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.
Welcome back film fans! This is episode 94 of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine movies that flopped at the box office or were panned by the critics. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are once again joined by Sammy from the GGMTC to discuss 2004’s action thriller - Spartan.
Listen as the gang talks about David Mamet, Val Kilmer’s amazing career, Andrew Dice Clay, Married with Children, Commando’s finale, Biker Boyz, and the Oscars.
Timestamps:
(00:49) - Intro
(02:50) - Oscars Talk (recorded before the slap)
(16:15) - Spartan Financials and Critical Response
(18:40) - Movie Guide Review
(24:18) - David Mamet Talk
(35:28) - Cast of Spartan
(55:37) - Biker Boyz talk…yes Biker Boyz
(58:00) - Production of Spartan
(58:40) - General Spartan Discussion
(104:45) - is it a Bomb?
(124:35) - Outro - Optimism by Weird Heat
Spartan is directed by David Mamet and stars Val Kilmer, Derek Luke, William H. Macy, and Ed O’Neil.
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.
If you want to hear more of Sammy, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnight Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.