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.
Episode 131 - Morbius
It’s Morbin’ Time!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast, the show that tackles some of the biggest bombs in cinema history! The crew is still looking at some of the biggest bombs of 2022 and this week they have a movie so nice Sony released it twice - Morbius. This D-List vampire finally grabbed the spotlight in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The studio also hired a certified Joker and Oscar winner to play this iconic villain turned hero! To help breakdown such a complex and nuanced film (yes, that was sarcasm), Not A Bomb welcomes back Jose from the Watch/Skip+ Podcast and resident comic book expert, Korean Kool…aka Mr. John Nance. The conversation takes a lot of twists and turns including everyone’s thoughts on 2022’s superhero films, Hollywood messaging, Morbius lore, meandering story elements, and immature vampire jokes. This episode as it all, which is why it’s longer than the film itself!
Timestamps: Intro - (1:48), Superhero Films of 2022 - (3:18), Politics and Films - (11:10), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (40:15), The History of Morbius - (49:00), Behind the Camera - (58:21), In Front of the Camera - (70:50), Commercial Break - (83:57), Morbius Discussion - (86:06), Is it a Bomb? - (136:43), Outro - (152:00)
Morbius is directed by Daniel Espinosa and stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson.
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.
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It’s Morbin’ Time!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast, the show that tackles some of the biggest bombs in cinema history! The crew is still looking at some of the biggest bombs of 2022 and this week they have a movie so nice Sony released it twice - Morbius. This D-List vampire finally grabbed the spotlight in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The studio also hired a certified Joker and Oscar winner to play this iconic villain turned hero! To help breakdown such a complex and nuanced film (yes, that was sarcasm), Not A Bomb welcomes back Jose from the Watch/Skip+ Podcast and resident comic book expert, Korean Kool…aka Mr. John Nance. The conversation takes a lot of twists and turns including everyone’s thoughts on 2022’s superhero films, Hollywood messaging, Morbius lore, meandering story elements, and immature vampire jokes. This episode as it all, which is why it’s longer than the film itself!
Timestamps: Intro - (1:48), Superhero Films of 2022 - (3:18), Politics and Films - (11:10), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (40:15), The History of Morbius - (49:00), Behind the Camera - (58:21), In Front of the Camera - (70:50), Commercial Break - (83:57), Morbius Discussion - (86:06), Is it a Bomb? - (136:43), Outro - (152:00)
Morbius is directed by Daniel Espinosa and stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson.
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.
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Episode 130 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast, the show that tackles some of the biggest bombs in cinema history. December is all about looking back on some of the biggest bombs of 2022. Kicking off the month is Troy’s pick, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. This meta-action-comedy, starring the one and only Nic Cage, couldn’t make money in the pre-summer season but managed to get a little love from most of the major critics. The guys are joined by Alex from the Friends with Cinefits to help breakdown the film. The gang discusses the difference between films and movies, provides a mini-review of Paddington 2, and tries to figure out if Pedro Pascal a bona fide movie star?
Timestamps - (2:15), 2022 Film Breakdown - (3:41), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (19:26), Behind the Camera - (25:25), In Front of the Camera - (27:40), Production and Development - (41:27), Commercial Break - (46:04), Massive Talent discussion - (47:57), Is it a Bomb? - (99:30), Listener Feedback - (100:13), Outro - (111:06)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tiffany Haddish
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.
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb podcast, the show that tackles some of the biggest bombs in cinema history. December is all about looking back on some of the biggest bombs of 2022. Kicking off the month is Troy’s pick, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. This meta-action-comedy, starring the one and only Nic Cage, couldn’t make money in the pre-summer season but managed to get a little love from most of the major critics. The guys are joined by Alex from the Friends with Cinefits to help breakdown the film. The gang discusses the difference between films and movies, provides a mini-review of Paddington 2, and tries to figure out if Pedro Pascal a bona fide movie star?
Timestamps - (2:15), 2022 Film Breakdown - (3:41), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (19:26), Behind the Camera - (25:25), In Front of the Camera - (27:40), Production and Development - (41:27), Commercial Break - (46:04), Massive Talent discussion - (47:57), Is it a Bomb? - (99:30), Listener Feedback - (100:13), Outro - (111:06)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tiffany Haddish
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.