Episode 112 - Throw Down (2004)
Hey Bombers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. Normally, this is the podcast where we go back reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. This week, though, the guys pull the Hong Kong Clause which states that at any point the gang can discuss a Hong Kong film if they feel the need. The guys really really really wanted to discuss an underappreciated film from an underappreciated director. We are talking about 2004’s Throw Down directed by Johnnie To, which is a personal film for To and is dedicated to the late Akira Kurosawa. Throw Down is one of the most challenging films discussed on the show. The film has so many levels and can be enjoyed as pure entertainment or as a zen parable. On top of listing all of their favorite Johnnie To films, Troy and Brad use this as an excuse to discuss Kurosawa and his debut film - Sanshiro Sugata.
Timestamps; Intro - (2:26), Release Information - (10:11), Behind the Camera - (13:45), In Front of Camera - (34:40), Throw Down Discussion - (38:30), Is it a Bomb? - (68:16), Sanshiro Sugata Discussion - (69:24), Listener Feedback - (90:46), and Outro - (103:04)
Throw Down is directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying, and Tony Leung.
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!
Hey Bombers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Not A Bomb. Normally, this is the podcast where we go back reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. This week, though, the guys pull the Hong Kong Clause which states that at any point the gang can discuss a Hong Kong film if they feel the need. The guys really really really wanted to discuss an underappreciated film from an underappreciated director. We are talking about 2004’s Throw Down directed by Johnnie To, which is a personal film for To and is dedicated to the late Akira Kurosawa. Throw Down is one of the most challenging films discussed on the show. The film has so many levels and can be enjoyed as pure entertainment or as a zen parable. On top of listing all of their favorite Johnnie To films, Troy and Brad use this as an excuse to discuss Kurosawa and his debut film - Sanshiro Sugata.
Timestamps; Intro - (2:26), Release Information - (10:11), Behind the Camera - (13:45), In Front of Camera - (34:40), Throw Down Discussion - (38:30), Is it a Bomb? - (68:16), Sanshiro Sugata Discussion - (69:24), Listener Feedback - (90:46), and Outro - (103:04)
Throw Down is directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok, Cherrie Ying, and Tony Leung.
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 111 - Chuck Norris Double Feature (Sidekicks & Top Dog)
Did you know Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise? Or how about this. Did you know Chuck Norris can drown a fish?
That’s right! Chuck Norris makes his debut on Not a Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of cinema’s biggest bombs. This week, we discuss two of the most unique Norris films - 1992/1993’s Sidekicks and 1995’s Top Dog. Not A Bomb welcomes back fan favorite - Jose! Chuck Norris, like many 80’s icons, had a difficult transition into the 90’s which makes discussing these two films so fascinating. Listen as the guys discuss Mattress Mac, Gi Sniffers, pornography, and dog pronouns.
And never forget, Walker told me I have AIDS.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:48)
Chuck Norris Talk - (3:00)
Sidekicks
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (31:06), Movie Guide - (33:30), Behind the Camera - (37:20), In Front of the Camera - (47:16), Discussion - (55:48) and Is it a Bomb? - (80:10)
Top Dog
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (82:06), Movie Guide - (86:00), Behind the Camera - (89:06), In Front of the Camera - (92:00), Discussion - (96:20) and Is it a Bomb? - (118:39)
Listener Feedback - (120:18)
Corrections! - (129:59)
Outro - (135:20)
Did you know Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise? Or how about this. Did you know Chuck Norris can drown a fish?
That’s right! Chuck Norris makes his debut on Not a Bomb, the podcast that reexamines some of cinema’s biggest bombs. This week, we discuss two of the most unique Norris films - 1992/1993’s Sidekicks and 1995’s Top Dog. Not A Bomb welcomes back fan favorite - Jose! Chuck Norris, like many 80’s icons, had a difficult transition into the 90’s which makes discussing these two films so fascinating. Listen as the guys discuss Mattress Mac, Gi Sniffers, pornography, and dog pronouns.
And never forget, Walker told me I have AIDS.
Timestamps:
Intro - (0:48)
Chuck Norris Talk - (3:00)
Sidekicks
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (31:06), Movie Guide - (33:30), Behind the Camera - (37:20), In Front of the Camera - (47:16), Discussion - (55:48) and Is it a Bomb? - (80:10)
Top Dog
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (82:06), Movie Guide - (86:00), Behind the Camera - (89:06), In Front of the Camera - (92:00), Discussion - (96:20) and Is it a Bomb? - (118:39)
Listener Feedback - (120:18)
Corrections! - (129:59)
Outro - (135:20)
Episode 110 - The Rocketeer
What’s up, Bomb Squad and welcome back to the Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad welcome their good friend and Lothar expert - Charlie. The episode is definitely a love letter to one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1991’s The Rocketeer. Noted for its amazing cast, stellar movie poster, and some of the greatest 1930’s slang, The Rocketeer is what a summer blockbuster movie should be!
Timestamps:
Intro - (1:00)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:25)
Behind the Camera - (16:17)
In Front of the Camera - (26:28)
Production & Development - (43:38)
The Rocketeer Discussion - (49:49)
Is it a bomb? - (102:05)
Listener Feedback - (106:08)
Outro - (120:25)
The Rocketeer is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton.
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!
What’s up, Bomb Squad and welcome back to the Not A Bomb Podcast. This is the show where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest cinematic bombs of all time. On this week’s show, Troy and Brad welcome their good friend and Lothar expert - Charlie. The episode is definitely a love letter to one of the greatest adventure films of all time, 1991’s The Rocketeer. Noted for its amazing cast, stellar movie poster, and some of the greatest 1930’s slang, The Rocketeer is what a summer blockbuster movie should be!
Timestamps:
Intro - (1:00)
Box Office Results and Critical Response - (6:25)
Behind the Camera - (16:17)
In Front of the Camera - (26:28)
Production & Development - (43:38)
The Rocketeer Discussion - (49:49)
Is it a bomb? - (102:05)
Listener Feedback - (106:08)
Outro - (120:25)
The Rocketeer is directed by Joe Johnston and stars Bill Campbell, Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Sorvino and Timothy Dalton.
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!