Episode 106 - The Punisher (1989) & Todd Fox Interview
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest financial flops and critically panned films. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are still talking comic book movies and this time it’s 1989’s The Punisher. This is one of the rare straight-to-video films discussed on the show. The Punisher was released in theaters internationally but never saw a domestic release. American audiences weren’t exposed to this interpretation of Frank Castle and his war on crime until 1991 via VHS.
Brad and Troy also spend a little time talking about the Punisher mythos and take a look at the other two theatrical adventures of Frank Castle, The Punisher (2004) and Punisher: War Zone (2008)
Lots of Punisher movie talk isn’t enough for you? The guys have a little surprise this week for all of you comic book lovin’ goofballs. As an added bonus this week, Troy gets a chance to sit down and have a little chat with comic book artist Todd Fox. Back in the early 90’s, Todd drew our favorite antihero for Marvel comics. You’ll get to hear about Todd’s influences and his time working with writer Chuck Dixon on The Punisher and The Punisher War Journal.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:53)
Punisher Character Discussion - (3:55)
Box Office and Critical Response - (8:14)
Behind the Camera - (11:20)
In Front of the Camera - (17:02)
The Punisher (1989) Film Discussion - (37:02)
Is it a Bomb? - (65:15)
Punisher (2004) & Punisher: War Zone Discussion - (67:45)
Todd Fox Interview - (80:23)
Film for next week - (132:02)
Outro - (144:01)
The Punisher is directed Mark Goldblatt and starts Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett Jr.
Check out Todd Fox’s latest work over at www.indyplanet.com and make sure you read Aym Geronimo and the Postmodern Pioneers!
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, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest financial flops and critically panned films. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad are still talking comic book movies and this time it’s 1989’s The Punisher. This is one of the rare straight-to-video films discussed on the show. The Punisher was released in theaters internationally but never saw a domestic release. American audiences weren’t exposed to this interpretation of Frank Castle and his war on crime until 1991 via VHS.
Brad and Troy also spend a little time talking about the Punisher mythos and take a look at the other two theatrical adventures of Frank Castle, The Punisher (2004) and Punisher: War Zone (2008)
Lots of Punisher movie talk isn’t enough for you? The guys have a little surprise this week for all of you comic book lovin’ goofballs. As an added bonus this week, Troy gets a chance to sit down and have a little chat with comic book artist Todd Fox. Back in the early 90’s, Todd drew our favorite antihero for Marvel comics. You’ll get to hear about Todd’s influences and his time working with writer Chuck Dixon on The Punisher and The Punisher War Journal.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:53)
Punisher Character Discussion - (3:55)
Box Office and Critical Response - (8:14)
Behind the Camera - (11:20)
In Front of the Camera - (17:02)
The Punisher (1989) Film Discussion - (37:02)
Is it a Bomb? - (65:15)
Punisher (2004) & Punisher: War Zone Discussion - (67:45)
Todd Fox Interview - (80:23)
Film for next week - (132:02)
Outro - (144:01)
The Punisher is directed Mark Goldblatt and starts Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett Jr.
Check out Todd Fox’s latest work over at www.indyplanet.com and make sure you read Aym Geronimo and the Postmodern Pioneers!
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 105 - Spawn
“Oops. A wet one. I hope I don’t stain my underwear. Look at that. Skid Marks.” - The Clown
Folks that’s the level of sophistication on display in this week’s film. You’ve been warned!
Welcome to a brand new episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine some of Hollywood’s biggest financial bombs and critically panned films. The podcast has hit rock bottom, again, this time with the 1997 superhero film - Spawn. Based on the Image comic and created by the legendary artist Tood McFarlane, Spawn is the story of Al Simmons making a deal with a demon to get revenge for those who have turned him into an overcooked hamburger. Have you seen The Crow? Maybe read a Batman comic? Well, you’ve seen Spawn the movie. Friend of the show and host of The Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema, Sammy, joins to discuss the origins of the character, Image Comics and the correct pronunciation of McFarlane.
Timestamps
Intro - (1:32)
Spawn Comic Discussion - (20:00)
Box Office Results & Critically Response - (28:23)
Behind the Camera - (37:17)
In Front of Camera - (48:00)
Production & Development - (58:27)
Spawn Film Discussion - (63:30)
Is it a bomb? - (110:20)
Listener Feedback - (114:20)
Outro - (125:20)
Spawn is directed Mark A.Z. Dippe and stars John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, Theresea Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.
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 Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.
“Oops. A wet one. I hope I don’t stain my underwear. Look at that. Skid Marks.” - The Clown
Folks that’s the level of sophistication on display in this week’s film. You’ve been warned!
Welcome to a brand new episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast where we reexamine some of Hollywood’s biggest financial bombs and critically panned films. The podcast has hit rock bottom, again, this time with the 1997 superhero film - Spawn. Based on the Image comic and created by the legendary artist Tood McFarlane, Spawn is the story of Al Simmons making a deal with a demon to get revenge for those who have turned him into an overcooked hamburger. Have you seen The Crow? Maybe read a Batman comic? Well, you’ve seen Spawn the movie. Friend of the show and host of The Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema, Sammy, joins to discuss the origins of the character, Image Comics and the correct pronunciation of McFarlane.
Timestamps
Intro - (1:32)
Spawn Comic Discussion - (20:00)
Box Office Results & Critically Response - (28:23)
Behind the Camera - (37:17)
In Front of Camera - (48:00)
Production & Development - (58:27)
Spawn Film Discussion - (63:30)
Is it a bomb? - (110:20)
Listener Feedback - (114:20)
Outro - (125:20)
Spawn is directed Mark A.Z. Dippe and stars John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, Theresea Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.
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 Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.
Episode 104 - Howard the Duck
Call him Howard THE DUCK (ooh) ain’t no way to conceal it.
With feathers touch I love him apart.
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, on this very special two-year anniversary episode of Not A Bomb, the gang assembles to discuss one of the weirdest superhero films ever put up on the big screen - Howard the Duck. Based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name and executive produced by George Lucas, Howard the Duck was both critically panned and a financial flop. There is no way that Brad and Troy could tackle such a movie by themselves, so they brought in comic book expert, John Nance, to the flock.
Timestamps
Intro - (2:00)
Howard the Duck History Lesson - (4:20)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:54)
Films Released August 1986 - (21:04)
Behind the Camera - (22:03)
In Front of the Camera - (32:35)
Production and Development - (40:49)
Howard the Duck Main Discussion - (46:01)
Is it a bomb"? - (90:00)
Outro - (102:35)
Howard the Duck is directed by Willard Huyck and stars Lea Thompson, Jeffery Jones, and Tim Robbins.
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 our good friend Sammy who’s been on several episodes, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.
Call him Howard THE DUCK (ooh) ain’t no way to conceal it.
With feathers touch I love him apart.
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, on this very special two-year anniversary episode of Not A Bomb, the gang assembles to discuss one of the weirdest superhero films ever put up on the big screen - Howard the Duck. Based on the Marvel Comic character of the same name and executive produced by George Lucas, Howard the Duck was both critically panned and a financial flop. There is no way that Brad and Troy could tackle such a movie by themselves, so they brought in comic book expert, John Nance, to the flock.
Timestamps
Intro - (2:00)
Howard the Duck History Lesson - (4:20)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:54)
Films Released August 1986 - (21:04)
Behind the Camera - (22:03)
In Front of the Camera - (32:35)
Production and Development - (40:49)
Howard the Duck Main Discussion - (46:01)
Is it a bomb"? - (90:00)
Outro - (102:35)
Howard the Duck is directed by Willard Huyck and stars Lea Thompson, Jeffery Jones, and Tim Robbins.
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 our good friend Sammy who’s been on several episodes, make sure you subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema and be sure to leave them a review.