Episode 160 - Nothing but Trouble (with Mike McGranaghan)
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast that re-examines some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history! This week, the guys are excited to welcome Mike McGranaghan, friend of the show and online film critic from The Aisle Seat. For this episode, the gang travels to Valkenvania and tackles one of the weirdest comedies…or maybe horror movies… ever made - Nothing but Trouble. The movie started out as a passion project for Dan Akroyd after he went to a screening of Hellraiser. However, Nothing but Trouble was thrown into “Mr. Bonestripper” by the critics and failed to recoup its $45 million budget. Mike provides some much-needed context as Troy and Brad try to wrap their heads around the plot and all the zany, creepy characters.
Timestamps: Intro - (1:25), 5 Burning Questions - (7:15), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (13:49), People Involved - (16:27), Production and Development - (36:40), Commercial Break - (44:04), Nothing but Trouble Discussion - (46:15), Is it a Bomb? - (70:20), and Outro - (83:42)
Nothing but Trouble is directed by Dan Akroyd and stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Demi Moore.
Mike McGranaghan, is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Online Film Critics Society. His reviews appear weekly on the radio stations of Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation. His work also regularly appears at Ranker. He is the author of two books, Straight-Up Blatant and My Year of Chevy: One Guy's Journey Through the Filmography of Chevy Chase. You can also find all of Mike’s reviews over at www.aisleseat.com.
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Cast: Brad, Troy, Mike McGranaghan
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast that re-examines some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history! This week, the guys are excited to welcome Mike McGranaghan, friend of the show and online film critic from The Aisle Seat. For this episode, the gang travels to Valkenvania and tackles one of the weirdest comedies…or maybe horror movies… ever made - Nothing but Trouble. The movie started out as a passion project for Dan Akroyd after he went to a screening of Hellraiser. However, Nothing but Trouble was thrown into “Mr. Bonestripper” by the critics and failed to recoup its $45 million budget. Mike provides some much-needed context as Troy and Brad try to wrap their heads around the plot and all the zany, creepy characters.
Timestamps: Intro - (1:25), 5 Burning Questions - (7:15), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (13:49), People Involved - (16:27), Production and Development - (36:40), Commercial Break - (44:04), Nothing but Trouble Discussion - (46:15), Is it a Bomb? - (70:20), and Outro - (83:42)
Nothing but Trouble is directed by Dan Akroyd and stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, and Demi Moore.
Mike McGranaghan, is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Online Film Critics Society. His reviews appear weekly on the radio stations of Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation. His work also regularly appears at Ranker. He is the author of two books, Straight-Up Blatant and My Year of Chevy: One Guy's Journey Through the Filmography of Chevy Chase. You can also find all of Mike’s reviews over at www.aisleseat.com.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
Cast: Brad, Troy, Mike McGranaghan
NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 6: From Justin to Kelly
Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC, and Jose from the Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang tackles 2003’s American musical comedy - From Justin to Kelly. This well-known box office turkey stars American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson and runner -up, Justin Guarini. From Justin to Kelly is the product of what a boardroom of old white men think happens on spring break. Infamously, From Justin to Kelly is considered one of the worst musicals of all time and has gained a reputation as one of the worst films ever made. Naturally, someone on the podcast loves the film while the others are left wondering why this cash-grab was even made. Was this the film that finally broke Brad? Or did it cause some collateral damage among the group? Listen and find out!
Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad! Troy, Sammy from the GGTMC, and Jose from the Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. On this episode, the gang tackles 2003’s American musical comedy - From Justin to Kelly. This well-known box office turkey stars American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson and runner -up, Justin Guarini. From Justin to Kelly is the product of what a boardroom of old white men think happens on spring break. Infamously, From Justin to Kelly is considered one of the worst musicals of all time and has gained a reputation as one of the worst films ever made. Naturally, someone on the podcast loves the film while the others are left wondering why this cash-grab was even made. Was this the film that finally broke Brad? Or did it cause some collateral damage among the group? Listen and find out!
Be sure to subscribe to the Gentlemen’s Guide to Midnite Cinema to hear more of Sammy. Also, check out Jose’s podcast - Watch/Skip+ • A podcast on Anchor. Both are highly recommended.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
Episode 159 - The Haunting of Julia (AKA Full Circle)
On this very spooky episode of Not A Bomb, the guys fulfill a promise to a loyal listener and discuss 1977’s supernatural horror film - The Haunting of Julia, also known as Fill Circle. This little-known horror film had a troubled release schedule and would finally be released in the US, three years later, in 1981. Brad and Troy do their best to dance around spoilers and decide the best course of action is to copy the Watch/Skip+ podcast. Listen as our hosts discuss the history of the Heimlich Maneuver, creepy wind-up clown toys, and turtle murder. Does the striking imagery, gothic atmosphere, and Mia Farrow’s performance make this film a ghostly classic? Download and find out!
*** Spoiler Warning *** if you want to skip the spoiler talk, be sure to check the timestamps
Timestamps: Intro - (1:47), Release Information - (7:00), People Involved - (13:02), Production and Development - (24:24), Why did it bomb? - (27:19), Commerical Break - (31:04), The Haunting of Julia spoiler-free discussion - (34:05), Is it a Bomb? - (55:40), Spoiler talk - (59:48), End of Spoilers - (78:51), and Outro - (87:50)
The Haunting of Julia is directed by Richard Loncraine and stars Mia Farrow, Keir Dullea, Tom Conti, Robin Gammell, Jill Bennett, and Cathleen Nesbitt.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.
On this very spooky episode of Not A Bomb, the guys fulfill a promise to a loyal listener and discuss 1977’s supernatural horror film - The Haunting of Julia, also known as Fill Circle. This little-known horror film had a troubled release schedule and would finally be released in the US, three years later, in 1981. Brad and Troy do their best to dance around spoilers and decide the best course of action is to copy the Watch/Skip+ podcast. Listen as our hosts discuss the history of the Heimlich Maneuver, creepy wind-up clown toys, and turtle murder. Does the striking imagery, gothic atmosphere, and Mia Farrow’s performance make this film a ghostly classic? Download and find out!
*** Spoiler Warning *** if you want to skip the spoiler talk, be sure to check the timestamps
Timestamps: Intro - (1:47), Release Information - (7:00), People Involved - (13:02), Production and Development - (24:24), Why did it bomb? - (27:19), Commerical Break - (31:04), The Haunting of Julia spoiler-free discussion - (34:05), Is it a Bomb? - (55:40), Spoiler talk - (59:48), End of Spoilers - (78:51), and Outro - (87:50)
The Haunting of Julia is directed by Richard Loncraine and stars Mia Farrow, Keir Dullea, Tom Conti, Robin Gammell, Jill Bennett, and Cathleen Nesbitt.
If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.