Episode 194 - Dragonslayer (with Rolling with Difficulty)
In this thrilling episode of "Not a Bomb," Brad and Troy delve deep into the caverns of 1981's fantasy epic, Dragonslayer. Joining our seasoned hosts are the masters of the dice, the wizards of storytelling, and the guardians of epic sagas - the illustrious crew from the "Rolling with Difficult” podcast. Together, they'll navigate through the labyrinthine depths of this box office bomb wielding their expertise in all things Dungeons & Dragons as well as “sword and sorcery” films of yore.
As the podcast unfolds, expect a torrent of references and callbacks to iconic D&D lore, with the hosts and guests weaving spells of nostalgia and insight. From discussions on the film's portrayal of magic to dissecting the Oscar nominated special effects, each moment is infused with the spirit of adventure and camaraderie reminiscent of a late-night campaign.
So, prepare your potions, sharpen your wits, and ready your d20s as "Not a Bomb" joins forces with "Rolling with Difficulty" to slay the dragons of cinematic critique and emerge victorious in their quest for legendary entertainment. Tune in and embark on a journey worthy of bardic tales and epic ballads.
Dragonslayer is directed by Matthew Robbins and stars Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre, Sydney Bromley, Chloe Salaman, and Ian McDiarmid.
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, Rolling with Difficulty
In this thrilling episode of "Not a Bomb," Brad and Troy delve deep into the caverns of 1981's fantasy epic, Dragonslayer. Joining our seasoned hosts are the masters of the dice, the wizards of storytelling, and the guardians of epic sagas - the illustrious crew from the "Rolling with Difficult” podcast. Together, they'll navigate through the labyrinthine depths of this box office bomb wielding their expertise in all things Dungeons & Dragons as well as “sword and sorcery” films of yore.
As the podcast unfolds, expect a torrent of references and callbacks to iconic D&D lore, with the hosts and guests weaving spells of nostalgia and insight. From discussions on the film's portrayal of magic to dissecting the Oscar nominated special effects, each moment is infused with the spirit of adventure and camaraderie reminiscent of a late-night campaign.
So, prepare your potions, sharpen your wits, and ready your d20s as "Not a Bomb" joins forces with "Rolling with Difficulty" to slay the dragons of cinematic critique and emerge victorious in their quest for legendary entertainment. Tune in and embark on a journey worthy of bardic tales and epic ballads.
Dragonslayer is directed by Matthew Robbins and stars Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre, Sydney Bromley, Chloe Salaman, and Ian McDiarmid.
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, Rolling with Difficulty
Episode 193 - American Assassin
Welcome to Not A Bomb, your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs in movie history. On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jose, host of the newly revamped Watch/Skip+ podcast. Our focus this week is 2017’s action thriller, American Assassin, or, as someone labeled the film, “baby’s first Bourne.” But hey, this episode gives us an excuse to talk about Dylan O’Brien and mention the fantastic film Love and Monsters again. American Assassin starts with one heck of a punch, but does it have what it takes to captivate today’s modern audience? How does the film stack up against powerhouse franchises like James Bond or Mission Impossible? Before we get too deep into our analysis of the film, we spend a little time exploring the essential elements that either make or break an action-packed cinematic experience.
American Assassin is directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keeton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, David Suchet, Navid Negahban, Scott Adkins, and Taylor Kitsch.
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, Jose
Welcome to Not A Bomb, your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs in movie history. On this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jose, host of the newly revamped Watch/Skip+ podcast. Our focus this week is 2017’s action thriller, American Assassin, or, as someone labeled the film, “baby’s first Bourne.” But hey, this episode gives us an excuse to talk about Dylan O’Brien and mention the fantastic film Love and Monsters again. American Assassin starts with one heck of a punch, but does it have what it takes to captivate today’s modern audience? How does the film stack up against powerhouse franchises like James Bond or Mission Impossible? Before we get too deep into our analysis of the film, we spend a little time exploring the essential elements that either make or break an action-packed cinematic experience.
American Assassin is directed by Michael Cuesta and stars Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keeton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, David Suchet, Navid Negahban, Scott Adkins, and Taylor Kitsch.
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 192 - Clue (with Mike McGranaghan)
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs of all time. In this episode, we welcome back to the show Mike McGranaghan, film critic at The Aisle Seat. Put on your detective hats and rush to the crime scene. What was the crime? In this case, an experimental film from 1985, Clue. Based on the popular board game, Clue gathers all our favorite playing pieces into a mansion and, of course, a murder occurs. The filmmakers pulled a “William Castle” on the audience and came up with an interesting gimmick, three different endings to a movie (and each ending was shown in a different location). Join us as we try to figure out who did it, with what, and in what room. Oh…and we do spend a little time discussing some of the greatest film gimmicks in cinematic history.
Clue is directed by Jonathan Lynn and stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren.
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
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs of all time. In this episode, we welcome back to the show Mike McGranaghan, film critic at The Aisle Seat. Put on your detective hats and rush to the crime scene. What was the crime? In this case, an experimental film from 1985, Clue. Based on the popular board game, Clue gathers all our favorite playing pieces into a mansion and, of course, a murder occurs. The filmmakers pulled a “William Castle” on the audience and came up with an interesting gimmick, three different endings to a movie (and each ending was shown in a different location). Join us as we try to figure out who did it, with what, and in what room. Oh…and we do spend a little time discussing some of the greatest film gimmicks in cinematic history.
Clue is directed by Jonathan Lynn and stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren.
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