Episode 109 - The Black Cauldron
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad discuss “the film that almost destroyed Walt Disney Animation” - The Black Cauldron. The 1985 dark fantasy adventure is noted as the most expensive animated film, at the time, and the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. All of this knowledge gets the guys thinking about why films bomb and what ingredients almost ensure your film is going to flop. Also, what the hell is a Gurgi?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:48)
Why do film bomb? - (2:28)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:04)
Behind the Camera - (21:40)
Voice Cast - (26:44)
Production & Development - (27:53)
The Black Cauldron Film Discussion - (40:45)
Is it a Bomb? - (82:14)
Outro - (97:18)
The Black Cauldron is directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich and stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthrone, Arthur Malet, Phil Fondacaro and John Hurt.
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.
And as always, thanks for listening!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this week’s episode, Troy and Brad discuss “the film that almost destroyed Walt Disney Animation” - The Black Cauldron. The 1985 dark fantasy adventure is noted as the most expensive animated film, at the time, and the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating. All of this knowledge gets the guys thinking about why films bomb and what ingredients almost ensure your film is going to flop. Also, what the hell is a Gurgi?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:48)
Why do film bomb? - (2:28)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (16:04)
Behind the Camera - (21:40)
Voice Cast - (26:44)
Production & Development - (27:53)
The Black Cauldron Film Discussion - (40:45)
Is it a Bomb? - (82:14)
Outro - (97:18)
The Black Cauldron is directed by Ted Berman and Richard Rich and stars Grant Bardsley, Susan Sheridan, Freddie Jones, Nigel Hawthrone, Arthur Malet, Phil Fondacaro and John Hurt.
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.
And as always, thanks for listening!
Episode 108 - Quigley Down Under
G’Day Mate! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this “outback” edition of the podcast, the gang welcomes back Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss a 1990’s Western starring Tom Selleck - Quigley Down Under. The gang talks about some of their favorite westerns, challenges the culinary authenticity of the “Bloomin Onion,” professes their love for Alan Rickman, and unleashes their uncanny Australian impressions (and by uncanny we mean terrible).
Timestamps
Intro - (1:04)
Top 3 Western - (10:42)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (46:40)
Behind the Camera - (49:00)
In Front of the Camera -(56:00)
Production and Development - (65:54)
Quigley Down Under Discussion - (68:39)
Is it a bomb? - (101:08)
Listener Feedback - (106:30)
Outro - (113:27)
Quigley Down Under is directed by Simon Wincer and stars Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman and Laura San Giacomo.
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.
G’Day Mate! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of the biggest cinematic bombs. On this “outback” edition of the podcast, the gang welcomes back Sammy from the GGTMC to discuss a 1990’s Western starring Tom Selleck - Quigley Down Under. The gang talks about some of their favorite westerns, challenges the culinary authenticity of the “Bloomin Onion,” professes their love for Alan Rickman, and unleashes their uncanny Australian impressions (and by uncanny we mean terrible).
Timestamps
Intro - (1:04)
Top 3 Western - (10:42)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (46:40)
Behind the Camera - (49:00)
In Front of the Camera -(56:00)
Production and Development - (65:54)
Quigley Down Under Discussion - (68:39)
Is it a bomb? - (101:08)
Listener Feedback - (106:30)
Outro - (113:27)
Quigley Down Under is directed by Simon Wincer and stars Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman and Laura San Giacomo.
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 107 - Fantastic Four (2015)
It’s clobberin’ time!
Welcome back to another “Fantastic” episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest financial bombs in cinema history. This week, Troy and Brad are joined by Eric from The VHS Files Podcast and everyone’s favorite encyclopedia of movie knowledge, Jose, to discuss Marvel’s third attempt at bringing the iconic superhero family to the big screen - Fantastic Four (2015) or FANT4STIC. Based on the Marvel superhero comic team of the same name from the 60’s, Fantastic Four found an up-and-coming cast, a hot director, and a $155M budget. What could possibly go wrong?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:53)
Listener Feedback - (6:50)
Who is the Fantastic Four? - (14:05)
Box Office and Critical Response - (21:20)
Movie Guide Review - (23:00)
In the Year 20…15 - (28:54)
Behind the Camera - (33:05)
Production and Development - (47:10)
In Front of the Camera - (54:36)
Fantastic Four Discussion - (59:15)
Is it a Bomb? - (126:15)
Outro - (145:15)
The Fantastic Four (2015) is directed by Josh Trank and stars Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, and Tim Blake Nelson.
Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.
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.
It’s clobberin’ time!
Welcome back to another “Fantastic” episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest financial bombs in cinema history. This week, Troy and Brad are joined by Eric from The VHS Files Podcast and everyone’s favorite encyclopedia of movie knowledge, Jose, to discuss Marvel’s third attempt at bringing the iconic superhero family to the big screen - Fantastic Four (2015) or FANT4STIC. Based on the Marvel superhero comic team of the same name from the 60’s, Fantastic Four found an up-and-coming cast, a hot director, and a $155M budget. What could possibly go wrong?
Timestamps
Intro - (0:53)
Listener Feedback - (6:50)
Who is the Fantastic Four? - (14:05)
Box Office and Critical Response - (21:20)
Movie Guide Review - (23:00)
In the Year 20…15 - (28:54)
Behind the Camera - (33:05)
Production and Development - (47:10)
In Front of the Camera - (54:36)
Fantastic Four Discussion - (59:15)
Is it a Bomb? - (126:15)
Outro - (145:15)
The Fantastic Four (2015) is directed by Josh Trank and stars Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, and Tim Blake Nelson.
Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.
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.