Cinema To The Letter

Star Wars - Cinema To The Letter Season 11 Announcement

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0400

A long long time ago in a podcast feed far far away, a podcast went on hiatus. Somehow, Cinema To The Letter has returned! With a new film in this storied franchise hitting theaters this summer, Cinema To The Letter marks its return with a season all about Star Wars! Listen to this bonus episode for all the updates about the new season, the Patreon content and more!

Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Usual theme music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Best Movie Action Sequence March Madness (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Now unleashed from our Patreon paywall, last year's March Madness bonus podcast is kicking into action, Cineasts! Settle in for nearly 6 hours(!) of audio as Thomas, Bryan, Shakyl Lambert, Marcelo J. Pico and Siobhan Irving duke it out to determine the Best Movie Action Sequence of all time from 32 options. Who will face who? Is this seeding evil? Which contestant will faint from exhaustion? Listen to this long ass episode to find out!

YouTube Playlist of Action Sequences

The Iron Giant Audio Commentary [Patreon Unlock]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0500

You are who you choose to be and we appreciate that you choose to listen to Cinema To The Letter! For this month's Patreon bonus podcast unlock, hear Bryan & Thomas do an audio commentary for the 1999 animated classic The Iron Giant! Film starts at 00:14:02

The Muppet Show Retrospective [Patreon Unlock]

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0500

Hi Ho, Cinema To The Letter here! With a new special coming soon to Disney+, it seemed like the right time to unleash our retrospective on The Muppet Show from last May onto the main feed! Join Thomas, Bryan and special guest star Heather Beattie as they discuss a selection of episodes from the original classic The Muppet Show! Episodes featuring esteemed guest stars like Steve Martin, Rita Moreno, Harry Belafonte, Liza Minelli and more!

The Dollars Trilogy - Full Franchise [Bonus Podcast]

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Nothing says the holiday season like looking back at the good, the bad and the ugly parts of the west! For this brand new bonus podcast, Thomas is joined by Siobhan Irving and Sam Brutuxan to discuss The Dollars Trilogy aka The Man With No Name Trilogy from director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood! Listen in as our trio discusses 60 years of this iconic western trilogy consisting of A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More and The Good The Bad And The Ugly!

Please help Siobhan at her GoFundMe!

Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Toy Story - Full Franchise [Cinema To The Letter Patreon Unlock]

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:01:00 -0500

You've got a Full Franchise in me! For Cinema To The Letter's bonus podcast for this month, you can hear Thomas & Bryan's Full Franchise discussion of the Toy Story franchise in honor of the first film's 30th anniversary! Listen as our duo answers the crucial questions. How did Pixar innovate animation by debuting the first computer animated film? Who is our favorite Toy Story side character? What is up with the Best Original Song Academy Award? Well, put down your Buzz Lightyear & Woody for a second so you can listen to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Universal Monster Drive-In Special [Patreon Unlock]

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:45:12 -0400

To celebrate 100 years of Universal Monsters, this Halloween is going with a classic spooky Patreon unlock! Hear Bryan and Thomas celebrate the spooky season back in 2023 with a little drive-in marathon of some classic Universal Monster films! All of which Bryan saw for the first time! Listen to their live reactions to all five films (Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man & Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man) as well as the other entries in the Universal Monster canon.

oin our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Spaced 25th Anniversary Retrospective [Patreon Unlock]

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter covering... television? These MOOD SWINGS! As the show proper remains on hiatus, hear this special Patreon unlock bonus podcast from last year where Thomas & Bryan discuss Spaced! Hear them discuss both seasons of this acclaimed cult show while answering the crucial questions. How much of the future work of Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg can be seen in Spaced? Does the geeky satire of the turn of the millennium still hold up today? Will this bonus podcast just be bad British accents? Tune in to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 to hear monthly audio reviews of new releases which you can vote on at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Fantastic Fox (2009) - A for Atypical Animation

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0400

No, we're not cussin' with you. It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Specifically, the A for Atypical season finale for our Animation season in which Thomas, Bryan and returning guest Torrey Depina of [marco polo]: An Adult Swim Podcast to discuss Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Do we take Wes Anderson for granted? Why does Fantastic Mr. Fox evoke the fall season so well? What witchcraft is responsible for making stop motion puppets have the ability to cry? Well, get in your motorcycle with a sidecar and crank up this podcast to find out!

Make sure to stay until the end of the episode (or skip to 02:24:05) for some important announcements about the future of the show!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) - M for Masterpiece Animation

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0400

What's that gliding into your podcast feeds? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! Join Thomas and Bryan as they discuss the M for Masterpiece choice for their animation season: Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Why is this such an underrated work in the Hayao Miyazaki canon? Can the great anime debate of subs or dubs finally be settled? Who will promise an airship in every home if elected? Well, listen in while riding on top of that Ohm bug to find out!

Mars Needs Moms (2011) - E for Egregious Animation

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Mars Needs Moms, but does Cinema To The Letter need Mars Needs Moms? No. The answer is no. To explain why, hear Bryan, Thomas and special guest Adam Sirdoreus of the Films for Breakfast podcast discuss a disastrous flop that was so E for Egregious it destroyed an entire form of animation! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is director/writer Simon Wells the most unique nepo baby in history? Can this fully motion capture style animated movie ever make a comeback? Have we found the worst movie ever covered on the podcast? Well, climb in your rocket ship and blast off so you can listen on your voyage & find out!

Hear Thomas on the latest episode of Have a Nice Apodcalypse discussing Richard Kelly productions and see him on panels @ Tampa Bay Comic Con this weekend!

Turning Red (2022) - N for New Animation

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0400

A new episode of Cinema To The Letter? AWOOOGA! Our animation season continues as Thomas & Bryan discuss the N for New choice of the Pixar film Turning Red! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How have Pixar films evolved into the 2020s? Why does this Chinese Canadian story of female coming of age set in 2002 feel so universal? Which dawn of the millennium boy band is the stand out of the era? Well, find your center while listening to this episode so you can transform from a red panda to find out!

Jacob Gellar's Pinocchio video essay as recommended by Bryan

The Secret of NIMH (1982) - I for Indie Animation

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Don't scurry too far away from the super intelligent rats of CINEMA To The Letter! As their animation season continues, Thomas & Bryan welcome animation enthusiast Joey Hamilton to discuss Don Bluth's debut feature The Secret of NIMH! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is the story of Don Bluth filled with tragic irony? How has The Secret of NIMH helped influence modern animation weirdos? What is the shark of the field? Well, listen to this episode while you're trying to move a cinderblock mouse house so you can find out!

Fantasia (1940) - C for Classic Animation

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter: A Symphony of Sight and Sound... well mainly just sound. To kick off the animation season, Bryan, Thomas and returning guest Jael Peralta discuss the Walt Disney anthology musical film Fantasia in the longest regular episode of the show yet! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How much of a diva is Mickey Mouse on set? Has our understanding of dinosaurs really changed that much in 85 years? Why do the thoughts of Jael Peralta not necessarily reflect the thoughts of Cinema To The Letter? Well, make sure you're listening to this episode in Fantasound so you can find out!

Cinema To The Letter Season 10: Animation Line Up!

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:30:24 -0400

For this bonus episode, Thomas & Bryan announce their line up for Season 10: Animation!

Best In Show (2000) - A for Atypical SNL Vehicle

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:52:14 -0400

Are your paws up and ready for a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? To wrap up their SNL Vehicle Season, Thomas & Bryan dive into the world of dog shows, improvised comedy & mockumentary film with Best In Show! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Does the modern comedy world owe Christopher Guest everything? Who stands out amongst this incredible cast? Which of our two hosts actually has two left feet? Well, grab Busy Bee while you head out to the show floor & listen to find out!

Too Many Tapes' video essay The Complicated Cruelty of Christopher Guest

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

Billy Madison (1995) - M for Masterpiece SNL Vehicle

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:09:12 -0400

If listening to podcasts is cool, then we're Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece slot for SNL Vehicle season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Scott Johnson are here to discuss the ultimate kick off for the infamous Adam Sandler Billy Madison! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Did Adam Sandler help kill the studio comedy? What makes Billy Madison stand out amongst other comedies in the 30 years since it was released? Is it too damn hot for a penguin to be running around here? Well, put down that copy of The Puppy Who Lost His Way and listen to us to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

Bewitched (2005) - E for Egregious SNL Vehicle

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Prepare for Cinema To The Letter to cast a spell on you! As our SNL Vehicle season reaches the E for Egregious episode, Thomas & Bryan are joined by comedian Sierra Layko to discuss the forgotten disaster Bewitched! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How can Will Ferrell be so miscast during the height of his star career? What did this film from the late great Nora Ephron lack from her much better romcoms? Why is this the only time we'll ever see Nicole Kidman wearing a bucket hat? Well, hop on your broomstick and fly off while you listen to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar (2021) - N for New SNL Vehicle

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Even if we're only halfway through our SNL Vehicle season, it's time for Cinema To The Letter to go on vacation! For the N for New episode, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the Kristen Wiig broad comedy Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Wiig stand out amongst other SNL veterans turned movie stars? Why can't we see more broad comedy films like Barb & Star Go To Vista Del Mar on a big screen? Can the seagulls hear our prayers? Well, hop on that banana boat and glide along the Floridian water with us as you listen to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

Hear Thomas discuss Drop on the Films for Breakfast podcast

Brigsby Bear (2017) - I for Indie SNL Vehicle

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

It's time for everyone's favorite show that isn't created in a cult bunker Cinema To The Letter! Our SNL Vehicle season continues with the I for Indie choice Brigsby Bear, featuring Kyle Mooney, Andy Samberg, Beck Bennett and a plethora of other SNL talents in front of and behind the camera! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How does Brigsby Bear balance its dramedy tightrope far better than most others in the subgenre? Why is the meta casting for Mark Hamill so genius? Did a smaller scale indie film make us want a Coke more than product placement in a massive blockbuster? Well, connect your animatronic Brigsby head to bluetooth and listen in to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

The Blues Brothers (1980) - C for Classic SNL Vehicle

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're starting a new season of Cinema To The Letter! Yes, it's time to hit it as Thomas & Bryan kick off their new season on Saturday Night Live Vehicles with the first film ever based on a SNL sketch The Blues Brothers! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. How have the comedic stylings of Dan Aykroyd & the late John Belushi aged in the half a century since their SNL debuts? How does the casual maximalist style of controversial director John Landis work for this madcap musical comedy adventure? Can Gen Z-ers ever possibly get on board with the styles of Jake and Elwood? Well, go on a true mission from God by pressing play on this episode to find out!

Thomas’ Curated SNL Playlist

Best Movie Monsters March Madness [Patreon Preview]

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0400

It's March so Cinema To The Letter is getting into the Madness! Every March on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon, Thomas & Bryan devote a massive bonus episode to a March Madness bracket related to a movie topic. To coincide with this year's Patreon drop for the Best Movie Action Sequence, we're releasing last year's March Madness bracket where Thomas, Bryan, Lili Labens, Chrishaun Baker & John Patterson determine the Best Movie Monster on the main feed! Listen in to find out who wins!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Cinema To The Letter Season 9: SNL Vehicles Announcement Lineup [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0400

While we're not live, from New York or posting this on Saturday Night, we've still got an announcement to make off! Given Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Cinema To The Letter is doing an entire season about SNL Cast Member Vehicle films! That is to say, films starring former SNL cast members! Listen in to find out about all six films we'll be covering this spring!

Thomas' Curated SNL Playlist

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - A for Atypical Criterion

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:03:00 -0500

Cinema To The Letter encourages you to - even in the worst of times - always look on the bright side of life! To close out the Criterion season, Thomas, the non-Messiah Bryan and very special guest Jael Peralta discuss the out-of-print spine entry that still counts as part of the collection Monty Python's Life of Brian! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Who is their favorite Monty Python member? Why must Criterion selections go out of print? Which zany comedies should become part of the Criterion Collection? Well, grab your gourd or shoe (whichever your denomination prefers) and settle in to listen so you can find out!

The Thin Red Line (1998) - M for Masterpiece Criterion

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:02:00 -0500

Cinema. Letter. Always you wrestle inside me. Always you will. Cinema To The Letter continues the Criterion season with their M for Masterpiece episode covering Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line! Together they'll answer the crucial questions. Will there ever be a war season of Cinema To The Letter? Who amongst this stacked cast was incredibly upset about having their parts in The Thin Red Line cut down? Which Green Day album was Terrence Malick listening to during the editing process? Well, make sure you don't blow your butt off so you can listen to find out!

Game of Death (1978) - E for Egregious Criterion

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0500

Following a holiday hiatus, Cinema To The Letter kicks back into action! Continuing with their Criterion season, Bryan & Thomas discuss the egregious choice Game of Death! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much does the final version of Game of Death differ from the late Bruce Lee's original vision? Why does this action movie feature so many boring people talking in boardrooms? Did Bruce Lee roll in his grave at turbine speeds when Game of Death was released? Well, listen in as you put on your best yellow jumpsuit and scale that pagoda full of murderous martial arts fighters to find out!

Hear Thomas discuss the New Years horror film Bloody New Year on Earth Station Boo! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Perfect Days (2023) - N for New Criterion

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Seems like a perfect day to listen to Cinema To The Letter! The Criterion season reaches the halfway point as Thomas & Bryan discuss Wim Wenders' N for New film Perfect Days. Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How vital is it to protect one's physical media collection? What newer films would they most want to be added to the Criterion Collection? Which Marvel character would make the best post-credit poem reader? Well, put away your cassette player so you can listen to find out!

All About My Mother (1999) - I for Indie Criterion

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Nothing brings a child and mother closer than listen to Cinema To The Letter together! Actually, maybe mom doesn't need to listen with you. Regardless, it's time to hear Thomas, Bryan special guest Manish Mathur of Bollywood Drafts discuss the I for Indie film for this Criterion themed season All About My Mother! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes the films of Pedro Almodovar so special? How can female representation be complex compared to Strong Female Character™ archetypes? Why are the vibes at a sex worker fire pit so immaculate? Well, look both ways before crossing the street before you listen to find out!

Playtime (1967) - C for Classic Criterion

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Cinema To The Letter: the perfect podcast to listen to while you're stumbling through a steel French hellscape! To kick off their Criterion season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Megan Robinson are looking at the classic film from director Jacques Tati Playtime! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do Americans pronounce Jacques Tati? Does this message of modernization break the barriers of language and time? How much money does Mr. Bean owe Monsieur Hulot? Well, don't drop your phone into that Greek pillar garbage can so you can listen to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us @cinema2letter on the socials! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Cinema To The Letter Season 8: Criterion Announcement Lineup [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0500

The home video distribution company The Criterion Collection is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year so Cinema To The Letter is devoting a season to it! Listen in as Thomas & Bryan reveal all six of the films they'll be devoting episodes to from The Criterion Collection!

Ghostwatch (1992) - A for Atypical Ghosts

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

To end their ghost movie season and ring in Halloween, Cinema To The Letter is going truly Atypical. Thomas, Bryan and special guest Emily Slade of the Why This Film Podcast are breaking all the rules of cinema by covering the infamous feature length BBC TV special Ghostwatch! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How did Ghostwatch get banned from British TV for decades while becoming a cult classic? What would the American equivalent of something this unique? Can a podcast itself become an unholy seance? Well, tune in "live" and listen to this episode to find out!

The Others (2001) - M for Masterpiece Ghosts

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400

If you're stuck inside away from the sun and alongside ghosts, nothing will lift your spirits like our newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the Masterpiece pick of their Ghosts season, Thomas is introducing one of his favorite films of all time to Bryan: The Others! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why has Nicole Kidman endured all this time? Where did this international crew get their fog guy from? Does heartbreak feel good on a podcast like Cinema To The Letter? Well, light a lantern and listen to this episode to find out!

Casper (1995) - E for Egregious Ghosts

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:13:00 -0400

We've had enough spooky ghosts this season on Cinema To The Letter. Let's meet a friendly one! For the E for Egregious pick, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the very 90s family film adaptation of Casper! Together our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Casper perhaps too friendly? Which cut of Apocalypse Now do the Ghostly Trio prefer? What is with these weird ass cameos? Well, prepare to be resurrected by the Lazarus Machine so you can complete your unfinished business of listening to this episode so you can find out!

The Night House (2021) - N for New Ghosts

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:11:21 -0400

The house isn't playing tricks on you. This is the N for New episode of Cinema To The Letter's Ghost season! Bryan and Thomas take a look at The Night House, a haunting tale of loss and unpleasant revelations for Rebecca Hall! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do they consider themselves "Rebecca Hall-ics"? Has the modern age of "Elevated Horror" become stale? How does director David Bruckner recreate the terror of looking over your shoulder at a shape? Well, sit right next to The Nothing on your couch and listen in to find out!

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Insidious (2011) - I for Indie Ghosts

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:10:00 -0400

What's that behind you? It's the newest episode of Cinema To The Letter! Thomas & Bryan are continuing their Ghosts spooky season with their I for Indie choice of James Wan's Insidious alongside special guest LT! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How loving can two parents be if they forget about 2/3rds of their kids? Why is Lin Shaye everyone's horror aunt? How can we keep track of all these comedy stars and horror Barabaras? Well, grab your lantern and enter The Further as you listen to find out!

House on Haunted Hill (1959) - C for Classic Ghosts

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0400

How do you kill time while spending the night in a haunted house? By listening to the season premiere of Cinema To The Letter! To kick off their Ghost season, Thomas, Bryan and returning guest Lili Labens will discuss the C for Classic film House on Haunted Hill! Together, our trio will answer all the crucial questions. Who actually deserves the prize money? What makes the premise of House on Haunted Hill so ingeniously simple? How does Vincent Price mange to keep all his scares in check? Well, avoid that walking skeleton so you can listen in to find out!

Cinema To The Letter Season 7: Ghosts Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The spooky season is creepy toward us and Cinema To The Letter is getting haunted! As voted on by our Patrons, we're devoting our 7th season to Ghost Movies! Which 6 films will they cover? Listen to find out!

Starman (1984) - A for Atypical Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

What's that waiting in the sky? It's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! To wrap up their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are discussing a very A for Atypical film for hard sci-fi, director John Carpenter and Academy Award nominated performances: Starman! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Why does Bryan prefer this to most fish out of water stories? Do any of John Carpenter's scores have a love theme? How is one Starman cast member directly responsible for one of the greatest moments in cinematic history? Well, grab yourself a slice of dutch apple pie and listen in to find out!

Deja Vu (2006) - M for Masterpiece Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Are we experiencing Deja Vu? Nope because this is a brand new Cinema To The Letter! For the M for Masterpiece episode of their Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Yonathan Habtemichael to discuss Tony Scott's 2006 sci-fi thriller Deja Vu! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. Why is Deja Vu a crucial fulcrum point for the career of Denzel Washington? What happened to Paula Patton? Should a sequel to Deja Vu exist just for the perfect sequel title? Well, listen to this episode from four days in the future to find out!

I, Robot (2004) - E for Egregious Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0400

There are three laws in podcasting... but we forgot all of them in the adaptation process. For the E for Egregious pick of Cinema To The Letter's Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan & returning guest Adam Thomas are discussing the disastrous Will Smith android thriller I, Robot! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did Hollywood break director Alex Proyas? What ridiculous lengths can Will Smith go through to save a cat? How much can one adapt something "suggested by" the work of Isaac Asimov? Well, lace up your Coverse and try to run to your device without tripping over your feet so you can listen to find out!

Crimes of the Future (2022) - N for New Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Art takes guts, especially in a plastic soaked nightmare future! For the N for New episode of this season's Hard Sci-Fi theme, Thomas & Bryan are discussing the latest film from David Cronenberg Crimes of the Future! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does an older filmmaker truly embody modern era dread? What animal is Kristen Stewart channeling through her unique performance? Which flavors do plastic bars come in? Well, sit back in your weird digestion bone chair and listen to find out!

High Life (2019) - I for Indie Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

In space, no one can hear you scream "CINEMA TO THE LETTER!" For their Hard Sci-Fi season's I for Indie episode, Thomas & Bryan are looking to the stars as they cover Claire Denis' very strange version of an interstellar thriller High Life! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does High Life capture the experience of living in our modern world? Why does Robert Pattinson pick the weirdest projects to be in? Will Andre 3000 get to know what's going inside that peculiar box? Well, head toward that wormhole in your practical spaceship while you listen to find out!

The Andromeda Strain (1971) - C for Classic Hard Sci-Fi

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Alert! Alert! There's a new season of Cinema To The Letter starting! To kick off our Hard Sci-Fi season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Kaycee Jarrard are looking back at a true C for Classic of the subgenre The Andromeda Strain! Together, our trio will answer the crucial questions. How integral was heavy smoking to the success of character actors back in the 1970s? Was 6'9" author Michael Crichton too tall to fit in a locker as a nerdy teen? Will we ever return to the beauty of dot matrix printers? Well, use one of those robot armatures to push play on this episode so you can listen to find out!

Cinema To The Letter Season 6: Hard Sci-Fi Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Nothing says "Hot Summer" like "Hard Sci-Fi"! For the upcoming 6th season of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan are covering films within the hard sci-fi subgenre. That is to say, science fiction films with a more grounded version of traditional sci-fi concepts. Listen to this bonus episode as they announce all six films they will cover for their latest season!

Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971) - A for Atypical Godzilla

Tue, 28 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Godzilla has fought many kaiju, but can he handle one made of smog and sludge? Cinema To The Letter will find the answer as Thomas & Bryan wrap up their Godzilla season with the very A for Atypical choice of Godzilla vs Hedorah! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. What does Godzilla do in his off time? How weird is this compared to other totally normal films in the later Showa era of Godzilla? Does combining environmental horror and kid's show aesthetics in one film work? Well, prepare to Save The Earth so you can listen to this episode!

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) - M for Masterpiece Godzilla

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Giant monsters demand giant titles! The penultimate entry in our Godzilla season sends Thomas & Bryan into the dawn of the new millennium as they cover Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How did the Millennium Era of Godzilla reinvent the King of the Monsters and his kaiju buddies for the 21st century? Why did Baragon get left out of this massive title? Would Godzilla make an effective divorce lawyer? Well, stop trying to take pictures of that cute kaiju so you can survive to listen now!

Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) - E for Egregious Godzilla

Tue, 14 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Godzilla using his atomic breath is the exact kind of flame that attracts moths. Specifically Mothra! As Cinema To The Letter continues to celebrate Godzilla's 70th anniversary, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chris Luciantonio are here to discuss the 1992 film Godzilla vs Mothra! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. What separates Godzilla's late 20th century Heisei era from the classic Showa era? Does this kaiju film have anything to say about the environment in a totally subtle fashion? How fun are ferris wheels once they smack you upside the head thanks to a giant moth monster? Well, stop listening to those twin fairies singing the Mothra song so you can listen in to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network! Listen to Thomas on the first episode of the Talk Film Society Patreon exclusive podcast Record Party all about The Royal Tenenbaums!

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) - N for New Godzilla

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:01:00 -0400

First Godzilla & King Kong were fighting. Now? They're "x"-ing! For this episode of Cinema To The Letter, Thomas & Bryan discuss Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the brand N for New pick for their Godzilla season! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions in spoilery detail. How has the American Monsterverse treated Godzilla, King Kong and their kaiju friends? Why is one of the best movie stars of our time Dan Stevens trapped in mediocre blockbusters? Does Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire confirm the King of the Monsters' status as an honorary Italian? Well, slap on your robotic arm enhancements and whip out your spinal cord whip before you listen to find out!

Godzilla Minus One (2023) - I for Indie Godzilla

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Godzilla Minus One equals A Great Movie! That's the kind of math we appreciate at Cinema To The Letter ! Yes, as our Godzilla season's I for Indie pick (don't worry, we explain in the episode) we're covering the recent Academy Award winning sleeper hit from the franchise! Join Thomas, Bryan & special guest Mel Glenn Gore as they answer all the crucial questions. Why did Godzilla Minus One become such a beloved hit? What makes this version of the great kaiju so distinctive? How can anyone compete with director Takashi Yamazaki & his special effects crew's Oscar night Godzilla footwear? Well, prime your Godzilla back spikes and listen to us unleash our atomic breath levels of praise to find out!

Destroy All Monsters (1968) - C for Classic Godzilla

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Godzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand new season! This episode, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monsters, in which the big G shares the screen with fellow kaiju Mothra, Anguirus and King Ghidorah amongst others! Together, our trio asks the important questions about this C for Classic pick. How was this the ultimate culmination of what director Ishiro Honda built up with kaiju cinema? Why do Germans think Frankenstein is in this lineup? What does Varan do exactly? Well, get on the next plane out of Monsterland and listen to this episode on the flight to find out!

Cinema To The Letter Season 5: Godzilla Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The King of the Monsters is the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monsters' 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering Godzilla films. Which six Godzilla films will fit the typical acronym programming of Classic, Indie, New, Egregious, Masterpiece and Atypical? Tune into this special bonus episode to find out!

Best Animated Film March Madness Bracket [Bonus From Behind the Patreon Paywall]

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for the Best Movie Monster, but to sell you on joining here's a rather large sample of what you get for $1. Specifically, Thomas, DEDB co-host Adam Thomas, Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch & Scott Johnson facing off to determine The Best Animated Film Of All Time via March Madness bracket! 32 animated films will face off. Which one wins? Well, listen to all 280 mins (!) of this bonus episode to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including this year's March Madness Bracket bonus podcast determining the Best Movie Monster of All Time) and the chance to vote for new episode topics at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

BONUS: Oscars® Predictions 2024

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Cinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards® & who they think will win come this Sunday!

Rango (2011) - A for Atypical Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

It's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape? Why is Gore Verbinski such a visionary filmmaker? Who is the true Spirit of the West? Well, lasso up yourselves some ugly cute critters and have them listen along with you to find out!

Michael Clayton (2007) - M for Masterpiece Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Do we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is it that Tilda Swinton won her Oscar for this not-so-weird role? What did director/writer Tony Gilroy bring from Michael Clayton to his eventual Star Wars TV show? How much does Tom Wilkinson make you want to bite into a baguette? Well, sit in the back of that taxi like George Clooney pondering what his next step is as you listen to find out!

The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) - E for Egregious Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Step right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. Why did this inspire a young Steven Spielberg to become a filmmaker? How bad can old school rear screen projection get? Where would we be without the keen insights of Buttons, A Clown? Well, sit back and look at the center ring as you listen to find out!

Another Round (2020) - N for New Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Cheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watch worth looking back at! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does Another Round pull off one of the best endings in modern cinematic history? Why is Mads Mikkelson so uniquely hot? Can dudes both rock and not rock simultaneously? Well, grab a cold one and listen in to find out!

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - I for Indie Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Did you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is screenwriter Charlie Kaufman the king of "Dude Are You Okay" cinema? What made sad clown Jim Carrey perfect for this role? Where did Hollywood lose sight of Michel Gondry's talents? Well, stop dancing around in your underwear and listen in to find out!

Rashomon (1950) - C for Classic Won 1 Oscar

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

No matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best International Feature Academy Award and would lead of an incredible run of acclaimed masterpieces from Kurosawa. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Can we find an empirical truth in this cruel world? Why are early Oscar categories so weird? How can anyone not feel sad looking at Takashi Shimura on the edge of tears? Well, try to remember what you've witnessed and listen in to find out!

Cinema To The Letter Season 4: Won 1 Oscar Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode]

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0500

There's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to find out which specific films will be covered!

Return to Oz (1985) - A for Atypical Disney

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch never got to direct a film again. However, does that mean Thomas and Bryan dislike this infamous film from the studio? What separates this L. Frank Baum adaptation from the most famous Oz film of all? How well does the Nome King wear those ruby slippers? Well, walk down the dilapidated yellow brick road while listening to this episode to find out!

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - M for Masterpiece Disney

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Hi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does this A Christmas Carol adaptation and its Scrooge as played by Michael Caine stick out from the many others? What does the future hold for Jim Henson's Muppets in a the modern Disney landscape? Why are The Muppets masters of the fourth wall break in an age of Ryan Reynolds snark? Well, hear the singing of the street corner choir and return home so you can get warm by the fire while listening to this episode!

Tomorrowland (2015) - E for Egregious Disney

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Was this the last of a bygone era for Disney blockbusters? Why is Tomorrowland not on Disney+ in the US? Does donning a baseball cap magically deage you ten years? Well, grab your pin and transport yourself to another dimension where you can listen to this episode to find out!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - N for New Disney

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:01:00 -0500

The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold for the current rocky status of the MCU? Did we get a satisfying conclusion for all our space friends? How do you waste Judy Greer when she's playing a cyborg pig monster? Well, load up your Zune so you can listen to this episode to find out!

Clerks (1994) - I for Indie Disney

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Unlike some other folks who won't stop talking, Cinema To The Letter IS supposed to be here today! Specifically, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Torrey Depina are here to discuss Clerks! Yes, despite the raunchy independent nature of Kevin Smith's directorial debut, this does fit the Disney season given Miramax was a Disney subsidiary at the time of release. Loopholes, we love'em! Especially as it allows Thomas and Torrey to introduce Bryan to Smith's filmography! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Do the three films with Clerks in the title work as a trilogy without other View Askewniverse knowledge? How crucial was Clerks to the way we discuss media on the Internet? When will Andor address the plights of the Death Star contractors? Well, listen in while you're standing outside the Quick Stop to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more of Torrey on the monthly Adult Swim podcast [marco polo]) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Sleeping Beauty (1959) - C for Classic Disney

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:56:22 -0500

Cinema To The Letter has awoken from its sleep to start Season 3! Bryan and Thomas are kicking off their Disney season with a true C for Classic: Sleeping Beauty! The ambitious animated masterwork that Walt himself envisioned as his daring opus... before he lost interest in favor of his theme parks. However, Thomas and Bryan are here to ask the important questions about this legendary title in the Disney library. How technologically daring was this for animation history? Is this the underrated MVP of the Disney animation canon? Who is the pettiest Disney villain of all? Well, dance right alongside someone you met once upon a dream as you listen to find out!

BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 3 Disney Lineup Announcement

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Cinema To The Letter is opening the gates for season 3! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting magical to coincide with Disney's 100th anniversary! Starting November 21st, our two heroes will start covering six Disney films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out which ones!

The Exorcist III (1990) - A for Atypical Horror

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Happy Halloween from Cinema To The Letter! For this All Hallow's Eve finale to the horror focused Season 2, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chrishaun Baker have gathered to discuss a very atypical choice of The Exorcist III! Directed by the original Exorcist book/screenwriter William Peter Blatty, this sequel features a serial killer possessing spirit, George C. Scott bellowing and one of the greatest jump scares of all time! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is the theatrical or director's cut of this film better? Which horror villain are they leaving milk and cookies out for tonight? Does Heaven have angelic Fabio and Patrick Ewing in a train station lobby? Well, get your holy water ready as you listen to find out!

Let The Right One In (2008) - M for Masterpiece Horror

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Watch out for those vampires, kids! For the penultimate episode of their horror season, Bryan and Thomas are taking a look at the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions about this modern masterpiece. How do children deal with loneliness? Is Sweden secretly purgatory on Earth? Why does this very serious movie spark many dumb tangents in this episode? Well, take a dip in your heated indoor pool to escape the snow and listen to this episode on your portable radio to find out!

Wish Upon (2017) - E for Egregious Horror

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

If you wished for a new Cinema To The Letter episode, your wish came true! For the fourth episode of their horror season, Thomas, Bryan & special guest Siobhan Irving are here to discuss the 2017 horror film Wish Upon, a story about magic, death and everything the teens would use an evil music box to bring into existence. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What truly makes a film "so bad it's good"? Is the evil music box the greatest modern villain of our time? Which kind of hot sauce best describes a person at peak attractiveness? Well, stop playing that horror inspired AR mobile game and start listening to this episode to find out!

Skinamarink (2023) - N for New Horror

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Skinamarink is one of the more divisive horror films of 2023. Audiences think it's either a lot of boring long shots of dark hallways or a lot of terrifying long shots of dark hallways. Luckily, Thomas and Bryan are here to set the record straight on Kyle Edward Ball's surreal sleeper hit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes for a truly scary horror film? Why did the TikTok generation latch onto this 90s set experimental horror film? Which classic toy deserves more film roles? Well, turn on your box CRTV and listen to this while you stumble through dark liminal spaces to find out! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Phantasm (1979) - I for Indie Horror

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter continues its horror season with the surreal indie darling Phantasm! Joining Bryan and Thomas to discuss this legendary film is former Double Edged Double Bill host and big BOY in his own right Adam Thomas! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did this very odd movie spawn a long running franchise? What exactly is in those silver balls? How does one survive "the mortician's place"? Well, wipe that mustard colored blood off your hands and step into that dimensional gateso you can listen to find out!

Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes (including more DragonCon 2023 panel recordings) and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We’re a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

Black Sabbath (1963) (C for Classic Horror) - Cinema To The Letter Season 2 Premiere

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0400

The Halloween season is fast approaching, so Cinema To The Letter is getting spooky for their next batch of films! Thomas and Bryan kick off their horror themed curation with Mario Bava's anthology film Black Sabbath! Three tales of terror that feature phone based stalkers, Slavic vampires and eerie corpses out to seek their vengeance. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does Boris Karloff mean to the youths? How much did American censorship affect this Italian film's western release? Can Thomas get his ancestors rolling in their graves over his pronunciation of Italian names? Well, watch out for the vampire sitting next to you as you listen to find out!

BONUS: 2023 In Horror: The Year So Far (Live From DragonCon)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Before our spooky second season starts next week, Cinema To The Letter is bringing you a bonus episode recorded this past Labor Day weekend at DragonCon! One of our usual hosts Thomas participated in a panel about the horror films of 2023 so far, alongside fellow panelists Crystal Cleveland, Christopher G. Moore, Hansi Oppenheimer, Aaron Michael Ritchey and DL Wainright! Listen as our panelists discuss horror hits of 2023 like Megan, Talk To Me & Evil Dead Rise, as well as underrated gems you may have missed and a couple ones you may want to skip!

BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 2: Horror Lineup Announcement

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter is opening the curtain for season 2! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting spooky to coincide with the Halloween season! Starting September 26th, our two heroes will start covering six horror films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out the specific films!

Last Action Hero (1993) (A for Atypical Blockbuster)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0400

The summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with box office and critical disappointment 30 years ago, but that's not the take of our trio! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. How did Arnold Schwarzenegger take this hit? What is up with John McTiernan's bizarre career? What filmmaking duo owes their entire thing to this movie breaking down doors? Well, hop into the screen of your local theater so you can listen to this episode in Dolby sound to find out!

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (M for Masterpiece Blockbuster)

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0400

While a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, take Merry Go Round off the record player so you can listen to find out!

Van Helsing (2004) (E for Egregious Blockbuster)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Sure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommers' egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Could a Dark Universe ever work? How did Shrek clearly influence Van Helsing's visual aesthetic? Who else goes as hard as Richard Roxburgh? Well, stake that vampire through the heart with your crossbow so you can listen to find out!

Tenet (2020) (N For New Blockbuster)

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

While we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the ultimate toxic boyfriend David Zaslav? Well, put on this episode while you're moving backwards to listen and find out!

Blair Witch Project (1999) (I For Indie Blockbuster)

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Cinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror feel? Should every horror film have a Scooby-Doo parody? Well, don't go on a hike in the woods and just listen to this podcast inside to find out!

Jaws (1975) (C For Classic Blockbuster) - Cinema To The Letter Series Premiere

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the new podcast Cinema To The Letter! To start their Blockbuster mini-series, hosts Thomas and Bryan discuss the C for Classic that kicked off the first ever summer movie season: Steven Spielberg's Jaws! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How did young Steven Spielberg ever survive this production? Does the shark still look fake? Which cast members are true salty sea dogs? Well, prepare for the adventure of a lifetime by sinking your Jaws into this episode to find out!

BONUS: Phantom of the Opera And Love Never Dies (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

For this Patreon unlocked bonus podcast, Adam and Thomas cover the pro-shot filmed version of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall! Listen as our duo discuss their experience with live theater, ponder the fan fiction fascinations of The Phantom and try to make sense of the sequel Love Never Dies! Plus, hear a new intro in which Thomas reveals the upcoming new podcast's name, format and upcoming slate of films that will be covered when it premieres on July 11th!

Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for bonus episodes in the coming weeks and the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

BONUS: Top 10 Best Film Directors (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0400

As Thomas continues working on the new show, here's bonus podcast unlocked from the Patreon in which he & Adam did a Top 10 List of their Top 10 Best Film Directors! Listen in to hear film dorky conversations and - more crucially - which of these directors needs to direct the third Sonic the Hedgehog film!

BONUS: The Matrix Franchise Double Dip (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400

While Thomas prepares the new show for this feed, here is double the Patreon bonus episode unlock! First, a media discussion from December 2021 in which Adam, Thomas and special guest Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This and Never Say Die take a look back at The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions! Then, an On the Edge of Relevance in which Adam, Thomas and Rafe reunited to give their initial reaction to The Matrix Resurrections mere days after initially watching the then recent release! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. How did this trilogy break new ground for cinema? Are the sequels misunderstood masterpieces? Well, take this podcast in pill form... or just listen to it to find out!

Additional Reading Referenced:

"How The Matrix universalized a trans experience - and helped me accept my own" by Emily St. James

The Matrix is an allegory for being transgender, according to director Lilly Wachowski by Quispe Lopez

"Queer Symbolism is The Matrix's True Legacy" by Natalie Michie ft. Myriad Augustine

"The Matrix Resurrections: A Trans-Philosophy Reading" by R.A.W.

256: Little Shop of Heat [Double Edged Double Bill Series Finale]

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Five years ago today, the first episode of Double Edged Double Bill was released. Now after half a decade, the show is sadly coming to a close. Yet, Adam and Thomas are still down for one last ride as they drop the bad movie half and just cover two of their favorite films of all time! First, our duo revisit the sad tension of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Michael Mann's Heat! Then, our duo sings the praises of the very odd musical/comedy/horror/sci-fi genre mash up from 1986 Little Shop Of Horrors! Finally, Adam and Thomas reminisce about the last five years while answering the crucial questions. What were the best and worst movies they ever covered? How much have the last five years changed them? What does the future hold for a podcast on this feed? Well, drop whatever you're doing within the next 30 seconds so you can leave Skid Row and listen to find out!

Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this year! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean for the upcoming show! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

255: Forest Whitaker Is The Last King of Repo Men

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Despite not looking like a real movie, Big George Foreman is out in theaters. So, Thomas and special guest host Torrey Depina are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to star Forest Whitaker! First, Forest Whitaker wins an Oscar for singlehandedly elevating dull Oscar Bait in The Last King of Scotland! Then, Forest Whittaker is Jude Law's toxic organ harvesting bro in Repo Men! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Does James McAvoy speak for us? Which animated character should Forest Whitaker play in live action? What's so special about next week's 5th anniversary episode? Well, stop randomly pointing at your globe and pay up all your organ bills so you can listen to find out!

Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

BONUS: The Dark Knight Audio Commentary (Patreon Unlock)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself talking about The Dark Knight on the internet. Due to recording schedule issues and general personal life stuff, there isn't a new Double Edged Double Bill this week. So, we're digging out another bonus podcast from behind our Patreon paywall to give you all a taste of how far your $1 would go if you haven't signed up.

This bonus podcast is an audio commentary for the middle film of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy The Dark Knight, originally released September 2021. Don't expect all around praise for this highly successful blockbuster, though. Only one of our hosts is a fan. The other thinks it's overrated. Hear it all in this feature length discussion that answers crucial questions. How did The Dark Knight change cinema forever? Where did Aaron Eckhardt go wrong? Will this be the only The Dark Knight discussion with multiple Jaws: The Revenge references? Listen to find out!

Film starts at 08:35

Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

254: The Monstrous Motherly Antics of Serial Mom and Ma

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Evil Dead Rise is coming this week to bring motherly Deadites to the forefront of the franchise. So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Lili Labens are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to horror films with monstrous mothers at their center! First, Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer finally gets a lead role as the titular den mother in Ma! Then, Kathleen Turner is a very good mom and very efficient killer who did nothing wrong in John Waters' Serial Mom! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Does gore build a strong family unit? What exactly is Luke Evans hiding between his legs coursing with dog blood? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Forest Whitaker? Well, wipe those liver chunks off your shoe and stop dancing to Funky Town with all the cool modern kids so you can listen to find out!

253: Roger Ebert Has a Dog Day After North

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Hard to believe that it's been a decade since beloved critic Roger Ebert passed away. His analysis helped shape a generation of critics and audience members alike, including his work with Gene Siskel that arguably paved the way for film podcasts like this one. So, Double Edged Double Bill is devoting an episode to one film he gave a big thumb's up to and another he gave a massive thumb's down to! First, Al Pacino sweats his way through a hot summer's bank heist in Sidney Lumet's acclaimed drama Dog Day Afternoon! Then, Rob Reiner kills his directorial hot streak with North, a film Roger Ebert loathed so much he made it infamous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What was Al Pacino like before he danced around with headphones hooked to his Shrek cased phone? How badly did North destroy Rob Reiner's miracle run? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Monstrous Mothers? Well, change out of your Easter bunny costume and hop away from the bank so you can listen to find out!

252: Stories We Tell About The Raven Are From 2012

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0400

2012 feels like a completely different time for movies. The Avengers were just getting together, The Dark Knight Rises actually tried to end a superhero's story and people were still hungry for some Hunger Games. Now over a decade later, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look at two of 2012's other cinematic offerings. First, John Cusack dawns a not-quite Baltimore accent to portray Edgar Allan Poe on the hunt for a murderous fanboy in The Raven! Then, Sarah Polley hopes to find out her origins and true familial connections in Stories We Tell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What type of vegetable shaped head is needed to play a famous American poet? How does perspective shape the legacy of a person? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode all about the films Roger Ebert loved and hated most? Well, pause your old home movies and take thy beak from out that heart so you can listen to find out!

BONUS: Best Movie Sequel March Madness 2022 [From Behind the Patreon Paywall]

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing, we decided to put out a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2022's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie sequel! Joining our regular hosts Adam and Thomas are returning guests Jessica Scott, Yonathan Habtemichael and Marcelo Pico! Listen for all the chaos that will follow!

If you like this, consider becoming a Patron for $1 to hear other bonus podcasts, including this year's March Madness bonus podcast about the Best Animated Film featuring Jael Peralta, Rafe Telsch and Scott Johnson coming soon and our On the Edge of Relevance all about John Wick Chapter 4!

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251: Laurence Fishburne Reaches the Event Horizon with Osmosis Jones

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

Laurence Fishburne is returning to fight alongside his Matrix costar Keanu Reeves for John Wick Chapter 4 this weekend! So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to his massive career! First, Laurence Fishburne voices a virus out to destroy the live action body of Bill Murray in Osmosis Jones! Then, Laurence Fishburne and his space crew float into an intergalactic Hellmouth in Event Horizon! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What deeply upsetting lyrics did Kid Rock manage to sneak onto a family film's soundtrack? Why would you ever go on a spooky spaceship? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode the films of 2012? Well, dodge that vomit and close your eyes in the empty vacuum of space as you listen to find out!

250: UHF Seeks a Total Recall Redemption

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400

It's a very special episode of Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate 250 episodes, Thomas welcomes Adam back from his sabbatical with the annual tradition of Redemption! Yes, given every episode has two good & two bad picks to choose from, one pairing goes on and another gets left in the dust. So, every year two films tossed to the side are given a second chance via redemption! First, a beloved sci-fi action film gets a remake that most forgot existed with the 2012 version of Total Recall! Then, Weird Al Yankovic attempts to get weird on the big screen via a story of the small screen in UHF! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Why does Weird Al have such longevity? Who would want to live the life of handsome schlub Colin Farrell? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Laurence Fishburne? Well, recall which frequency to tune to so you can listen to find out!

BONUS: Oscars 2023 Roundtable

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Hollywood's biggest night is coming this Sunday and Double Edged Double Bill is here to discuss! After plans fell through last minute to continue the tradition on this Oscar roundtable with our friends at Have Not Seen This, Thomas picked up the pieces alongside returning guests Emily Slade & Mel Gore! Our trio will be discussing their thoughts on the major nominees for the 95th Academy Awards as well as their hopes for the awards in general. What will win Best Picture? Which nominees rank highest? Are they going to talk about the one thing no one will shut up about from last year? Well, put on your finest clothes and listen to this bonus podcast episode to find out!

249: The Exorcist Gets a Letter Delivered By The Postman

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0500

So, you're a director who recently made a film so acclaimed that it won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. How do you follow that? Well, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is all about that next step. Join Thomas and returning guest Kaycee Jarrad as they examine Best Picture Follow Ups! First, director William Friedkin uses his cache from The French Connection to make one of the definitive horror films of the last fifty years The Exorcist! Then, Kevin Costner falls from the height of his powers with his Dances With Wolves follow up The Postman! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How much does horror play on exhaustion? What is the essential trinity of dad media? Which two films will they choose for next week's redemption episode? Well, grab your holy water sent to you via the mail and listen in to find out!

248: Creed vs Supergirl: A Spin-Off Off

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Creed III promises even more boxing action spun off from the Rocky franchise. So, this week Thomas and special returning guest James Rodrigues are looking at a film spin-offs Double Edged Double Bill! First, most of the cast & crew of the beloved 70s/80s Superman movies bows out of the infamous disaster of a spin-off that is Supergirl! Then, new life is breathed into a seemingly wrapped up sports film series with the surprisingly rousing first Creed! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does one turn franchise nods into necessary details for a moving character focused story? What man is actually worth bailing on your plans for world domination to pursue for smooching? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Best Picture Follow Ups? Well, put down that all important MacGuffin you're playing with and get in your ringside seats so you can listen to find out!

Listen to Thomas' guest spot on Reel Talk: The Movie Show covering M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

247: Michelle Pfeiffer In Dangerous Grease 2

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Michelle Pfeiffer is earning her bag on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe effort Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. So, Thomas and returning guest Chris Luciantonio are celebrating her career Double Edged Double Bill style! First, Michelle Pfeiffer leads the infamous follow up to a popular musical hit of the 70s with Grease 2! Then, Glenn Close and John Malkovich get their rocks off by destroying the lives of Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and several other innocents in Dangerous Liaisons! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How horny can a musical get? Why does John Malkovich move like a shark? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on spin-offs? Well, put on your finest pre-Revolution France garments and jump on your Cool Rider's bike so you can listen to find out!

246: The Worst Person In the World Dooms the Romance of Julie & Jack

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Happy Valentine's Day, especially to all the doomed romantics out there. This week, Thomas is joined by guest host Ryan Corderman to talk all about films featuring doomed romances, as in romances where the couples don't end up together by the end. Spoilers! First, the first film from Birdemic director James Nguyen is a romantic thriller all about the bizarre twists & turns of internet dating with Julie & Jack! Then, we travel all the way to Norway for a quarter life crisis story that's universal with The Worst Person In the World! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How can a film make one sweat over their blu ray collection? What is the true continuity of The Birds franchise? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Michelle Pfeiffer? Well, freeze time in order to walk all the way to your phone so you can put on your VR headset and listen to find out!

245: Suspiria Will Dance Until They’re Breakin’ 2 Electric Boogalo

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0500

It's time to start dancing at Double Edged Double Bill! As Magic Mike's Last Dance closes the trilogy in theaters, Thomas and special guest/big boss as Talk Film Society Marcelo J. Pico discuss a dance film double feature! First, a horror remake amps up the dancing without sacrificing the terror in the 2018 version of Suspiria! Then, Cannon Film double dips on the breakdance craze twice in one year with Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one explain the holy Tilda Swinton trinity? Why can't we live in a break dancing utopia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on doomed romances? Well, put down some cardboard and drown out the screams of your tethered dance partner turning into a pretzel by listening to find out!

244: Passengers Have Bad Times at the El Royale

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0500

M. Night Shyamalan is coming out with his latest contained thriller Knock at the Cabin. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to "bottle films," which are films that take place mostly in one location! First, Chris Pratt creepily avoids dying alone on a spaceship by dooming Jennifer Lawrence to his same fate in Passengers! Then, the 1960s come to a violent end in a motel at the border between California & Nevada in Bad Times At The El Royale! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. When did the Chris Pratt star status start to fall? What happened to Drew Goddard's film career? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on dance movies? Well, clap along to the beat of us prying off floorboards as you avoid the existential dread of space madness while you listen to find out!

Listen to Thomas' guest spot on Have Not Seen This talking about Short Term 12! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

243: Julianne Moore Dances Through Boogie Nights With Hannibal

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Julianne Moore is one of the best actresses alive. So, given she's busy out there promoting Sharper and When You Finish Saving the World, it only seemed appropriate to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to her! First, Julianne Moore gets her first Oscar nomination as part of one of the best ensembles in film history with Boogie Nights! Then, Julianne Moore desperately tries to fill some big shoes next to Anthony Hopkins in the horror sequel Hannibal! Together, our duo answers some crucial questions. What presidential ghost is haunting our hosts? Why does Hannibal Lecter not work as a film franchise? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on bottle movies? Well, shield your eyes from the bright shining stars in front of you and keep your brains secured as you listen to find out!

Listen to Adam's guest spot on Have Not Seen This talking about The Proposition! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

242: Ravenous for the Whiteout of Snowy Suspense

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0500

While the weather outside is frightful, the fire inside is delightfully suspenseful! In order to warm themselves up, Adam and Thomas are taking a look at the subgenre snowy suspense! That is, thrillers that take place in a snowy environment. First, Kate Beckinsale tries to make the tundra somewhat memorable in the rightfully forgotten thriller Whiteout! Then, Guy Pearce fights cannibalistic urges and weird shifts of tone & score in Ravenous! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why are certain movies completely forgettable? How does the director behind the live action Smurfs and Scooby-Doo movies become a studio's backup director choice? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Julianne Moore? Well, finish eating your buddy's frost bitten fingers and listen in while making your trek through the snow to find out!

241: 2001: A Death Spa Odyssey with Killer AI

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0500

Since M3GAN is slicing her way through theaters, Double Edged Double Bill is dedicating an episode to movies about Killer AI! First, Stanley Kubrick introduces HAL 9000 to monolithic acclaim in 2001: A Space Odyssey! Then, getting a killer work out becomes lethally literal via ghost possessed computers in Death Spa! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How daunting can lauded classics be? Was horror legend Ken Foree a secret lost Doctor Who regeneration? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about snowy suspense? Well, open your podbay doors and avoid the projectile tiles in your gym shower so you can listen to find out!

240: 2022 Makes Moonfall After Yang

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0500

2023 is here, but before Adam & Thomas can fully move forward they must look back one last time at the films of 2022! First, director Roland Emmerich officially kills the disaster genre he revived in the 90s with the idiocy of Moonfall! Then, Colin Farrell finds out there's more than meets the eye with his daughter's robotic sibling in After Yang! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What hairstyle should androids avoid? Why can't Emmerich read the room about conspiracy theorists? Which two films will they cover in next week's episode about Killer AI? Well, put on your movie watching sunglasses and try to get some help from gravity so you can listen to find out!

239: Forrest Gump Plans The Great Escape Through Historical Fiction

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0500

It's time to escape with your best running shoes for another Double Edged Double Bill! This week, as Babylon and Pale Blue Eye are out in theaters, we're devoting the episode to historical fiction! That is, films set in historical time periods with fictionalized elements. First, 76 men plot an escape from a PoW camp in the true yet embellished story The Great Escape! Then, the powers of Tom Hanks are used for the evils of an American victory lap to thunderous acclaim, box office and generational love in Forrest Gump! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. Could Charles Bronson actually emote? What talking animal should team up with Tom Hanks? Which two films will they cover for next week's big 2022 releases wrap up episode? Well, keeping digging that tunnel to underneath that park bench covered in chocolates so you can listen to find out!

238: Brendan Fraser Gives The Mummy a Blast from the Past

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Brendan Fraser is returning to the big screen with his critically acclaimed turn in The Whale. So, it only seems fair to give him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment, courtesy of Thomas and special guest Marcus Irving! First, atomic bomb bunker baby Brendan Fraser comes to the surface for the first time in 1999 to find love & supplies in Blast from the Past! Then, Brendan Fraser fights mummies again to extremely diminishing returns in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the definitive Brendan Fraser himbo performance? How did The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor destroy Marcus' innocence? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on historical fiction films? Well, board a form of public transportation and swerve away from the terracotta warriors on your path so you can listen in to find out!

237: Sigourney Weaver Is On a Galaxy Quest with Chappie

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0500

As cinemas return to the world of Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water, so does one of our great actresses: Sigourney Weaver! So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Addison Binek are devoting an entire Double Edged Double Bill to the legendary star of sci-fi, horror and various other genres of film. First, Sigourney Weaver sits behind a desk while the titular robot gains sentience in Chappie! Then, Sigourney Weaver joins Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and a bunch of excited aliens to see if art can imitate life in Galaxy Quest! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How far does Weaver Cred go if she doesn't have much to do? Why is it so hard to create a modern cult classic? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Brendan Fraser? Well, swear by Grabthar's Hammer that you'll cut off that terrible Hugh Jackman mullet and then listen to find out!

236: Journey Through the Henson Labyrinth of Muppets

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Guillermo del Toro is bringing Pinocchio to life this week on Netflix with the help of The Jim Henson Company. So, Adam and Thomas are devoting an episode to the history of Henson and its cinematic puppetry works! First, Jim Henson brings his most beloved characters to the big screen for the first time with the original 1979 classic The Muppet Movie! Then, David Bowie and his goblin minions might not be enough to entertain one of our cohosts in Labyrinth! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How do The Muppets pull off the magic trick of us believing they're just actors? What Star Wars character is a distant cousin of The Fireys? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sigourney Weaver? Well, keep movin' right along and avoid any large bulges so you can listen to find out!

235: Akira In Anime Slumberland

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Revember is coming to an end for Double Edged Double Bill, but Thomas and returning guest Torrey Depina are here to end things on an animated note. Or rather, an anime note as the show returns to the world of Japanese animated films! First, a classic comic strip gets adapted in a rare Japanese/American co-production that will leave you sleeping on your flying bed with Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland! Then, a cyberpunk world overrun by unsupervised teen gangs leads to body horror and surreal chaos beyond all comprehension with Akira! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is the key to writing terrible songs a hot sauce stained napkin? How angsty can one horrible abomination of science gone wrong be? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about Henson Company Productions? Well, ride your motorcycle past that annoying flying squirrel so you can listen to find out!

234: Superman Is On a Ninja Domination Quest for Cannon Films

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Revember continues on Double Edged Double Bill! As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, Adam and Thomas are treating themselves to a second helping of Cannon Films, the infamous production company that produced genre schlock of all sorts throughout the 1980s! First, ninjas, exorcisms and aerobics all smash together into the one bizarre package that is Ninja III: The Domination! Then, Christopher Reeve's final turn as the Man of Steel is botched by Cannon production problems with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can poison darts destroy guns? Does nuclear energy + the heart of the sun + fabric = a full developed superhero with costume? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode returning to the world of anime? Well, fly your way over via terrible chroma key and avoid possessed ninjas so you can listen to find out!

233: Pluto Nash Goes Back To The Future of Troubled Productions

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0500

After various production problems, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally hit theaters and become another box office smash. So, it only seems appropriate for Double Edged Double Bill to return to the world of films with troubled productions for Revember! First, $100 million and extensive on set rewrites resulted in a flop that nearly destroyed Eddie Murphy's career with The Adventures of Pluto Nash! Then, Robert Zemeckis managed to overcome being denied by every studio and a complete recasting of his lead actor to create an absolute classic with Back to the Future! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Eddie Murphy responsible for Pluto being stripped of its planet status? Will Ken Burns help them explain what happened between 1955 and 1985? Which two films will they discuss for next week's episode going back to the world of Cannon Films? Well, jump into your DeLorean and travel to the moon while you listen to find out!

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232: Stan Helsing Has Top Secret Info About Spoofs

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Revember continues as Double Edged Double Bill revisits the spoof genre! Given the king of song parody Weird Al Yankovic has released his own musician biopic spoof Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, it only seems natural that Adam and Thomas return to the very dicey comedy subgenre! First, the Scary Movie franchise looks good next to the horror movie parody work on display in Stan Helsing! Then, the directors of Airplane declassify the spoof genre with their underrated classic Top Secret! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What made Leslie Nielsen the master of spoof acting? How much money can go into one stupid gag? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on troubled productions? Well, dance your way past any cows that may drop on your head randomly so you can listen to find out!

231: The Wackness of Dear Evan Hansen

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Throughout November, Double Edged Double Bill is revisiting topics we've done previously. So, we're kicking off the special theme month of "Revember" with a return to coming of age films as we anticipate The Fabelmans and Armageddon Time! First, Josh Peck ascends from Nickelodeon sitcom star to indie lost youth coming of age under the tutelage of Ben Kingsley in The Wackness! Then, a 27 year old is miscast as a sociopathic teen in the infamous musical adaptation Dear Evan Hansen! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How does Ben Kingsley's work in 2008 average out when it includes The Wackness and The Love Guru? Is Evan Hansen the greatest movie monster of the 21st century? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode in which we return to the world of spoofs? Well, grab something out of your ice cream cart and wave through a window while you listen to find out!

230: An American Werewolf In London Howls At the Bad Moon

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is wrapping up the spooky season by the light of the full moon. Hopefully, there's no horribly painful transformation involved as Adam and Thomas discuss werewolf movies! First, Michael Paré tries to usurp a German Shepherd's role as the dog of the family in Bad Moon! Then, a young American tries to balance his love life, his friendship with a rotting corpse ghost and his own lycanthropy while visiting Great Britain in An American Werewolf In London! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does one do or not do a werewolf transformation? Which genre director had a shorter stint hosting The Tonight Show than Conan O'Brien? What two films will they choose for next week's episode returning to coming of age films? Well, take a walk with your non-werewolf furry friend and stay off the moors so you can listen to find out!

229: Boris Karloff In The Terror of The Old Dark House

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Boris Karloff is one of the true icons of early horror cinema. The classic visage of his Universal Monster Frankenstein still looms large on the genre. So, he's more than worthy of a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Boris Karloff and his Frankenstein director James Whale reunite for the scary fun of The Old Dark House! Then, Roger Corman, Francis Ford Coppola and Jack Nicholson stretch two days of shooting with Boris Karloff into a bizarre exquisite corpse of a film known as The Terror! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. Did a child actually cause the sinking of the Titanic? Can six different directors cobble together a film that makes any sense? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on werewolves? Well, make the most of your two extra days on our castle set by having a potato while you listen to find out!

228: Blumhouse Shoots Fantasy Island On a Cam

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is entering the Blumhouse this spooky season! Thomas and returning guest Jessica Scott explore two films from the production company that is promising us that Halloween Ends this weekend. Sure, Jason. First, a 70s TV series gets a horror makeover in the not-so-fantastic Fantasy Island! Then, a young woman's life and profession are at the mercy of a digital demon in the underrated Internet horror film Cam! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many hats can one film wear? What can we (especially Jason Blum) learn from artists with specific perspectives? Which two films will they choose for next week's Boris Karloff episode? Well, submit your tokens for the wishing well of the damned so you can listen to find out!

227: Hellraiser Traces the Cenobite Bloodline to Pinhead

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

We have such sights to show you... via audio in your ears! Yes, October has started and Double Edged Double Bill is kicking off spooky season with an episode all about Hellraiser in honor of the upcoming reboot! First, Clive Barker introduces us to Pinhead and his Cenobite crew with the 1987 sexually charged horror classic Hellraiser! Then, studio meddling hampers the time hopping ambitions of the infamous capper to theatrical films in the franchise Hellraiser Bloodline! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Will Thomas be able to pick up all the names that Adam drops? How does Pinhead keep track of all those sin filled TPS reports? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Blumhouse? Well, make sure those chains are on tight and that the Lament configuration is solved as you listen to find out!

226: Mobsters Tell A Bronx Tale

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Ever since they could remember, Adam and Thomas always wanted to do a Double Edged Double Bill about gangsters. Specifically covering movies about Italian mobsters! First, Christian Slater leads a cast that could've only come together in 1991 to play legendary mafiosos in Mobsters! Then, Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri try to teach a young man about the ways of life in the wonderful coming of age mob drama A Bronx Tale! Together, our two heroes answer the crucial questions. Can you make a Young Guns about old school mobsters? Are their thoughts about the actor who plays Teenage Calegro clear enough? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Hellraiser? Well, sit next to Anthony Quinn at his elaborate dinner table at our legitimate gentleman's club so you can listen to find out!

225: Rated NC-17 for Killer Joes And Showgirls

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Blonde is coming out to great controversy on Netflix, notably its NC-17 rating. The infamous MPA rating has been a scarlet letter for cinema since its inception over 30 years ago. So, it's a natural subject for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Matthew McConaughey kicks off his comeback with the extremely upsetting William Friedkin film Killer Joe! Then, Paul Verhoeven makes the ultimate rise to fame story in the fascinating Showgirls! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. Is Gina Gershon the queen of NC-17? Would Matthew McConaughey fit in a western setting? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode on mafia movies? Well, put on your cowboy hat and travel to DIFFERENT PLACES while you listen to find out!

224: Viola Davis Is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close to the Widows

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Viola Davis is set to rule over all as The Woman King this week. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to her prolific career! First, Viola Davis has to suffer through Oscar Bait drivel with the offensively treacle Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close! Then, Viola Davis gets her long overdue leading turn in the heady heist drama Widows! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does winning Jeopardy! Kids Week properly prepare you for a leading role? Could Cynthia Ervio outrun the T-1000? What will they choose for next week's episode on NC-17 rated films? Well, stop your massive scavenger hunt through New York and put on this episode en route to your heist so you can listen to find out!

BONUS: Top 10 Robots From TV & Film (From Patreon)

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Given Labor Day & DragonCon scheduling issues, there's not regular episode this week. So, we're releasing a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! This time, it's Adam and Thomas counting down their Top 10 Robots from TV & Film! It's full of twists and turns, just like the hours of other bonus podcasts you can listen to if you become an Edged Lord for $1 a month!

Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

223: Ponyo On the Cliff By the Skeleton Man

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

For this Double Edged Double Bill, the fantasy realms are coming to us! Yes, Adam and Thomas are here with an episode about urban fantasy films (ie when fantastical elements come into our real world) given the genre is in the air with the recent premieres of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! First, Michael Rooker and a group of mercenaries must catch the baffling titular villain in the Predator rip off TV movie known as The Skeleton Man! Then, acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki does his spin on The Little Mermaid with a little fish girl and boy finding each other in Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What would it be like to work with The Skeleton Man? Why can't we eat anime food? Which two films will they cover for their next episode on Viola Davis? Well, watch out for helicopter destroying arrows as you run on top the sentient waves of Japan so you can listen to find out!

See Thomas at DragonCon this Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, GA! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

222: Martin Short Sends Clifford Into Innerspace

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Martin Short is a famously manic performer. Hopefully, this episode of Double Edged Double Bill all about him can keep up with the Only Murders in the Building star's energy! First, Martin Short tries to get a tiny Dennis Quaid out of his body in Joe Dante's Innerspace! Then, Martin Short plays a child who ruins Charles Grodin's life through antics in Clifford! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Martin Short play a lead character? Who is the modern star that owes their entire existence to Innerspace? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on urban fantasy films? Well, try to survive a hyperdrive run through Dinosaur World with your original face shape in tact so you can listen to find out!

221: Bowfinger Films the Best Worst Movie About Movies

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Get ready for your close up, Mr. Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are devoting a whole episode to movies about movies and are joined by special guest Chris Luciantonio! First, Steve Martin attempts to skewer Hollywood with double the Eddie Murphy in Bowfinger! Then, a documentary chronicles the cast & crew of Troll 2 discovering its unintended cult fandom with Best Worst Movie! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do communities build up around so bad they're good movies? Can a unique Eddie Murphy performance provide enough good will to last feature length? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Martin Short? Well, put on your homemade goblin costumes and run away from the stunt drivers so you can listen to find out!

220: I Saw The Devil And Wanted Revenge!

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Revenge is a dish best served cold. However, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is full of hot takes about the subgenre of revenge films! First, James McAvoy goes on Harry Potter style fantasy journey through a world of assassins with Wanted! Then, two men go on a gory cat and mouse game of revenge in the South Korean thriller I Saw The Devil! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What restaurant chain uses their donut glaze recipe for healing bullet wounds? How can a film about such ugly subject matter still be colorful? Which films will they choose for next week's episode covering movies about movies? Well, try to curve that bullet away from your Achilles tendon so you can listen to find out!

219: Brad Pitt Travels to the Cool World of Ad Astra

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Brad Pitt is one of our great movie stars. So, it only seems natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Mel Glenn Gore to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him just in time for his latest vehicle Bullet Train! First, a young Brad Pitt tries to act against dirty cartoon characters in the infamous failure Cool World! Then, a more mature Brad Pitt works through his daddy issues in the cold reaches of space in Ad Astra! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Did Cool World almost kill Brad Pitt's career? What will win win us our absentee Neptune daddy's love? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode about revenge films? Well, avoid zero gravity space rover chases and doodle femme fatales so you can listen to find out!

218: One Crazy Rough Night From Dusk Till Dawn

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Prepare for one crazy night with Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam and Thomas explore the subgenre where most of the actions occur over the course of one night via two specific films. First, Scarlett Johansson leads a comedy ensemble about a bachelorette party gone wrong that itself never goes right with Rough Night! Then, George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino shift from hot day to dark night and from crime thriller to horror action with From Dusk Till Dawn! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How crucial is balancing varying comedic tones? What happens when Frankenstein eats shellfish? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Brad Pitt? Well, finish those drinks and grab a wooden stake so you can survive the night & listen to find out!

217: Travel Back To the 1970s for 54 & The Nice Guys

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Time to put on your bellbottoms and do the hustle all night long for this week's Double Edged Double Bill! At the behest of their Patrons, Adam and Thomas are traveling back to the age of disco and smoking indoors with an episode all about 1970s period pieces. First, Studio 54's cool vibes and Mike Myers' Oscar hopes are dashed by executive meddling with 54! Then, Shane Black puts '70s attire on Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe for The Nice Guys! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How much of an improvement is the director's cut of 54 compared to the theatrical version? What element do filmmakers forget about in constructing period pieces? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about One Crazy Night movies? Well, get out on the dance floor and prove that you're invincible so you can listen in to find out!

216: 2022 Drives An Ambulance Into Deep Water

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

We're past the halfway point of 2022, so Adam and Thomas are checking in with the films of the year so far! First, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas play a sexy game that leads to murder in Deep Water! Then, Michael Bay lets Jake Gyllenhaal loose in an emergency vehicle and follows him with a drone for Ambulance! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the current state of action cinema? How intense can Dunkin Donuts dropping era Ben Affleck get? Which two films will they discuss on next week's episode about 1970s period pieces? Well, stop blasting Christopher Cross and put those snails back in their containers so you can listen to find out!

215: Natalie Portman In Mr. Magorium’s Annihilation Emporium

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0400

This week, Natalie Portman is the one wielding the hammer now for Thor: Love & Thunder! So, it's high time Adam and Thomas devoted an episode the Double Edged Double Bill to the Academy Award winning actress! First, Natalie Portman puts on a cheery face for the aggressive whimsy of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium! Then, Natalie Portman must face bizarre unsettling mutations from another world in Annihilation! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What are the benefits of multiple doppelgängers? Will the unsettling horrors of Mr. Magorium forever haunt the show? Which two film will they cover for next week's episode about the films of 2022 so far? Well, wax your elaborate eyebrows and listen carefully to your skeleton bear speakers so you can find out!

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214: Have a Wet Hot American Summer at Sleepaway Camp

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Remember to pack your bug spray and swimsuit for a laugh filled time at summer camp! Adam and Thomas are your counselors, here to guide your through a Double Edged Double Bill of summer camp comedies. First, David Wain assembles one of the most stacked comedy casts of all time for Wet Hot American Summer! Then, an attempt to cash in on the Friday the 13th slasher craze goes horribly wrong, resulting in the laughably baffling Sleepaway Camp! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How many jokes can fit into a 97 minute run time? Who is the Sleepaway Camp cast member that is making the hellish world of social media a better place? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Natalie Portman? Well, grab your sentient can of vegetables and turn off your curling irons so you can listen to find out!

213: Ethan Hawke Leads An Assault on First Reformed

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Ethan Hawke has done everything from character-based dramas to junky genre fodder. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Shakyl Lambert are giving him the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Ethan Hawke must form an unlikely alliance with Laurence Fishburne to survive the remake of Assault on Precinct 13! Then, Ethan Hawke has a crisis of faith on multiple levels in First Reformed! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Ethan Hawke performance? Why doesn't everyone pay John Carpenter for remaking his movies? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on summer camp comedies? Well, stop writing in your journal and listen in to find out!

212: Pixar Must Be Brave 4 Toy Story

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Pixar is returning to the Toy Story universe with Lightyear, so it's only fair that Double Edged Double Bill devotes another episode to the Disney animation giant! First, a fascinating mother/daughter story of royalty has to bear some responsibilities with Brave! Then, our beloved playthings Woody & Buzz must protect the life of a sentient spork in Toy Story 4! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What is the best Toy Story film? Can Gerard Butler pull off a rebellious princess voice? Which two films will they cover for next week's Ethan Hawke episode? Well, grab your arrow and crash your way Duke Caboom-style into this episode to find out!

211: Let’s Ride the Carnival of Souls at Action Point

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Hurry Hurry Hurry! Step right up and take a ride on the Double Edged Double Bill! Even though the Jurassic Park franchise has long since jumped off of the amusement park theme by Jurassic World: Dominion, Adam and Thomas are looking at amusement park themed films this week! First, Johnny Knoxville & Chris Pontius try and fail to adapt their Jackass stunt energy to a narrative with Action Point! Then, Herk Harvey takes a break for educational films to create the unique horror experience that is Carnival of Souls! Together, our duo answers the vital questions. Does the charm of the Jackass crew translate to acting? What does Carnival of Souls say about the 1960s? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode on Pixar? Well, ride the broken down rides filled with ghouls at your own risk and tune in to find out!

210: 13th Warrior Bombs Gods of Egypt

Tue, 31 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Films that are box office bombs often become infamous. Yet, is that infamy deserved? It's a question that weighs heavy over both of the films for this week's episode! First, Antonio Banderas is very miscast as the titular The 13th Warrior! Then, the entire miscast ensemble of Gods of Egypt must deal with bizarre effects work and terrible blockbuster dialogue! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How disastrous can Hollywood whitewashing get? What directorial career is the most 50/50 in terms of massive success to massive failure ratio? Which two films will the choose for next week's episode about amusement park films? Well, transform into your flying eagle person form and avoid the army of bear vikings so you can listen to find out!

209: Tom Cruise Puts Up Collateral for Mission Impossible II

Tue, 24 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Tom Cruise has been running across big screens for over forty years. Now that he's returning to the character that made him a star with Top Gun Maverick, it's finally time to devote an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! Adam, Thomas and special guest Matt Curione of the Monsters Never Die podcast are here to talk about Tom Cruise and his star power via two specific films. First, Tom Cruise becomes a deadly silver fox taking Jamie Foxx for a deadly joy ride in Collateral! Then, Tom Cruise puts on his Oakleys and jumps through fire for his second turn as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible II! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the best Tom Cruise look? How has the Mission: Impossible franchise evolved since the days of Limp Bizkit? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the biggest box office bombs? Well, hop on your motorcycle and make sure those homies didn't steal your briefcase so you can listen to find out!

208: A24 Presents The Farewell Comes At Night

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

A24 releases some of the best arthouse films today. Naturally, they're more than worthy of being the focus for another Double Edged Double Bill episode! First, an extremely obvious metaphor lurks in the shadows in It Comes At Night! Then, a family tries to hide the secret of their beloved matriarch's health from her in The Farewell! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can a character's singular trait be dream sequences? How can Awkwafina avoid over exposure? Is that Taylor Kitsch or Garrett Hedlund? Which two films will they choose for next week's Tom Cruise episode? Well, take that burlap sack off your head and finish your crab so you can listen to find out!

207: Robocop & Hancock: A Cinematic Superhero Team Up

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating it's fourth anniversary and dead or alive you're listening to us! Adam and Thomas take this opportunity to devote an episode to films about superhero that were originally created for film! First, Will Smith plays a drunken reprobate with a Superman power set in the messy Hancock! Then, Paul Verhoeven crafts a film that helped defined the good & bad of the 80s with Robocop! Together, our heroes answer the big questions. Is Hancock the last true blockbuster for Will Smith? How can a film like Robocop balance satiric wit and sleazy shenanigans? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about A24? Well, turn on the radio in your new car that gets shitty gas mileage and listen to find out!

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206: Sam Raimi Presents A Simple Spider-Man Plan 3

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:01:00 -0400

For the first time in over a decade, Sam Raimi is back behind the director's chair! Before we see him dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness though, it's time we returned to the director's earlier works for an episode of Double Edged Double Bill! First, Sam Raimi gives us his stab at a suspense drama with the low key underrated gem A Simple Plan! Then, Sam Raimi closes out his superhero trilogy with the messy Spider-Man 3! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Does Spider-Man 3 get too much hate? How well does Billy Bob Thornton pull off sad sentient scarecrow energy? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on superheroes created for cinema? Well, swing a web on over and hide your found fortune so you can listen in to find out!

205: Popstar Never Stop Killing Gunther

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Mockumentary is a diverse subgenre, but tends to be known as a vehicle for comedy. It can go so right or so wrong, making it perfect Double Edged Double Bill material! First, Taran Killam focuses his directorial debut on an Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo to little fanfare with Killing Gunther! Then, Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew create the ultimate modern pop musician satire with Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How elaborate is every edit for this podcast? Are theatrical studio comedies dead? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Sam Raimi? Well, donkey roll on over to our Austrian garden so you can listen to find out!

204: Bruce Willis Pets 12 Monkeys and A Hudson Hawk

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Bruce Willis is one of our great movie stars. Given his recently announced retirement, Adam and Thomas felt it was finally time for Willis' long overdue Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Bruce Willis travels to the past in order to piece together his dystopian future in 12 Monkeys! Then, Bruce Willis is a cartoonish gentleman thief in the infamous Hudson Hawk! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Who is our ideal sponsor? Are movie star passion projects ever that successful? Which two films will they choose for next week's mockumentary episode? Well, hop in your time machine and swing on a star so you can listen to find out!

203: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk Carlito’s Way

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Time to find out the secret origins of two idiots recording a podcast together! This week, Adam and Thomas are avoiding the new Fantastic Beasts by talking about other prequel films! First, the origins of a Brian De Palma classic gangster film we never asked for are revealed in the prequel Carlito's Way: Rise to Power! Then, David Lynch brings us to a time before damn fine coffee with Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How do five years of prison time transform Jay Hernandez into Al Pacino? What is the hidden meaning behind The Black Lodge? Which films will they choose for next week's episode all about Bruce Willis? Well, wear your finest 70s era attire and keep your emerald ring handy as you listen to find out!

202: Michael Mann Presents The Last of the Blackhats

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Michael Mann is returning to the director's chair for the pilot episode of HBO Max's Tokyo Vice. So, it only seemed right to do a Double Edged Double Bill episode all about this legendary director with two films that leave our cohosts divided! First, The Last of the Mohicans shows a very different side of Michael Mann as Daniel Day Lewis fights in the French Indian War. Then, Chris Hemsworth clacks on a keyboard intensely in Michael Mann's hacker thriller that bombed so hard it put him in director jail Blackhat! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What if Daniel Day Lewis was a traditional 90s action lead? Why do we have very few new movie stars? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode? Well, type out your code so you will find the answers and listen to this week's episode!

201: Penélope Cruz Is Our Volver Counselor

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Penélope Cruz is one of our great actresses. Capable of phenomenal work that transcends language. Shame that most English language productions fail to give her solid material to work with. So, given her recent Academy Award nomination for Parallel Mothers, Adam and Thomas felt like it was time for her to receive the Double Re-Deux treatment! First, Penélope Cruz and her frequent collaborator Pedro Almodóvar weave a tale of grief and ghost farts with Volver. Then, Ridley Scott squeezes Penélope Cruz into a packed ensemble film about the nihilistic nature of drug cartels in The Counselor. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why do American films often fail Penélope Cruz? What does it look like when an inhuman entity makes a crime drama? Which films will they choose for next week's episode about Michael Mann? Well, avoid that wire trap and move that corpse filled freezer to the back so you can listen to find out!

Hear Thomas on this week’s Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this year’s Academy Award nominees!

BONUS: Best Movie Villain March Madness 2021 (From Behind the Patreon Paywall)

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Unfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing this week, we decided to release a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2021's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie villain! Joining our regular hosts Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are returning guests Shakyl Lambert, Kaycee Jarrard and Caitlin Turner! Listen for all the chaos that will follow!

If you like this, consider becoming a Patron for $1 to hear other bonus podcasts, including this year's March Madness podcast breaking down the Best Movie Sequel featuring Yonathan Habtemichael, Jessica Scott and Marcelo Pico!

Hear Thomas on this week's Have Not Seen This Podcast breaking down this years Academy Award nominees!

200: Dangerous Omen Double Revue

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill has somehow reached episode 200! To celebrate, Adam and Thomas decided to do something special: record in the same place! At the same time! For the first time! This episode also marks a new gimmick in the form of The Double Revue, in which the favorite and least favorite films of each cohost are put in the spotlight! First, Adam gushes about his love for horror and Gregory Peck's eyebrows via The Omen! Then, Thomas gushes about his love for funny bad films and indecipherable plot threads via Dangerous Men! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What horror franchise did Damien inspire? How can one decipher the work of an auteur like John S. Rad? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Penelope Cruz? Well, cover your number of The Beast birthmark and turn down your repetitive synth loops so you can listen to find out!

Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover (as well as a special unedited video version of this special episode)! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

199: Ip Man Fights Gotti for Redemption

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Every week, Adam and Thomas choose two films from two good and two bad choices to be the subject of the following week's episode. However, with each new Double Edge Double Bill, more alt choices get tossed to the side. So, every year two unchosen films get a shot at redemption! First, Ip Man - Adam's alt good choice from our first martial arts films episode - gets a chance to show their fighting prowess. Then, Gotti - Thomas' alt bad choice from our John Travolta episode - proves that mob movies don't always go the way of Goodfellas! Together our heroes answer the crucial questions. What separates Donnie Yen from other martial arts titans? Can you trust a troll behind a keyboard? Which two films will they choose for next week's very special episode? Well, bite down on your fist and prepare for a fight to find out!

Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on Twitter @DEDBpod & Facebook as well as Adam and Thomas on Twitter! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! The music for our show is provided by Chris Oliver! We’re a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

198: Robert Pattinson Gives Us Maps to The Lighthouse

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:01:00 -0500

While Robert Pattinson is set to fight many a costumed freak in The Batman, one mustn't forget that he's a freak in his own right. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael are here to celebrate fascinating freak and fantastic actor Robert Pattinson by dedicating an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! First, Pattinson weirdly plays the most normal character in David Cronenberg's insane Hollywood tale Maps to the Stars! Then, Willem Dafoe leads Pattinson into the mad world of being a wickie in The Lighthouse! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How filthy can the film industry be on a metaphorical and literal level? Can a film full of farts be Shakesperian? Which two films will they choose for next week's annual redemption episode? Well, use your star map to locate this episode so you can crack it open like a lobster and listen to find out!

197: Petey Wheatstraw, Smokey And the Bandit Drive Through 1977

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Forty five years ago, cinema changed forever with the release of... the two films we're covering for Double Edged Double Bill! So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at the year 1977 in film with a double feature that has nothing to do with stars nor the wars going on between them. First, Burt Reynolds, his moustache and Sally Field drive across the southern United States with the precious cargo that is Coors in Smokey and the Bandit! Then, Rudy Ray Moore makes a deal with the devil to seek vengeance and make bizarre faces in Petey Wheatstraw! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. What is the line between intentional and unintentional comedy? How did CB radio culture become a thing? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Robert Pattinson? Well, grab your cane infused with the powers of Satan and hop in your TransAm so you can listen to find out!

196: Adventure Leads Our Master & Commander Into the Sahara

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Adventure is calling and Double Edged Double Bill stepping into the great unknown! Given Sony is finally releasing the Uncharted movie, Adam and Thomas are covering two adventure films with the help of special guest Jael Peralta! First, Matthew McConaughey gets sandy as he fights warlords and Bond villains while hunting for treasure in the overstuffed Sahara! Then, Russell Crowe & Paul Bettany lead a crew of men on the high seas in Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the star appeal of Matthew McConaughey? Do dudes rock? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the films of 1977? Well, hoist your sails and shield your eyes from solar flares while you listen to find out!

195: Historical Romances Have the Sense & Sensibility To Not Catch Tulip Fever

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Given Valentine's Day is around the corner, Double Edged Double Bill is getting a bit romantic. So, Thomas - while deeply missing his dashing co-host - welcomes special guest Manish Mathur of It Pod to Be You to discuss two historical romance films to get into the holiday spirit! First, an infamous monster of Hollywood ends his career on the laughable disaster that is Tulip Fever! Then, Ang Lee brings a quiet beauty to a Jane Austen classic with Sense & Sensibility! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. How bewitching can sideburns be? Are nuns secretly running a tulip mafia? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on adventure films? Well, put down that book of poetry you're reading and that tulip you've been sniffing so you can listen to find out!

194: Regina King Is Down To Earth for One Night In Miami

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Regina King is an all star performer who has been working on screens big and small for decades. So, she more than deserves to get the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, King tries to find chemistry with a resurrected Chris Rock in an elderly rich white man's body in Down to Earth! Then, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke converse about the stakes of black America in 1964 for Regina King's directorial debut One Night in Miami! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Chris Rock lead a film? How well does Regina King do on her first directorial outing? Which two films will they discuss on next week's Valentine's Day episode all about historical romances? Well, grab a non-vanilla ice cream flavor to eat in your newly inhabited body while you listen to find out!

193: Disaster Films Cause a Geostorm to Rage Over Cloverfield

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Disaster films aren't as common anymore. Shocker that a modern world plagued by daily chaos wouldn't flock to disasters for their escapist entertainment. Still, Adam and Thomas are running straight into the disaster genre in anticipation of Roland Emmerich's Moonfall! First, Emmerich's partner in crime Dean Devlin unleashes various catastrophic weather events & regretful cast members in Geostorm! Then, a giant monster causes massive metropolitan destruction from a found footage POV in Cloverfield! Together, our heroes answer all the crucial questions. What is the appeal of Gerard Butler? Will gas station pump TVs be the new cinematic format? Which films will they cover on next week's episode about Regina King? Well, grab your DV cams and dodge those frozen seagulls so you can tune in to find out!

192: January Unleashes The Grey & Movie 43 Upon Us

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

January is known as a dump month for film releases. Is such a reputation justified? Well, Adam and Thomas will be the judge of that as they give January releases the Double Edged Double Bill treatment. First, Liam Neeson and a group of plane crash survivors try to make it past hungry wolves and the elements in The Grey! Then, Peter Farrelly tricks a bunch of acclaimed actors into doing horribly unfunny sketches for Movie 43! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Does Liam Neeson love eCards? Can sketch comedy work at feature length? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about disaster films? Well, howl at the moon and avoid Peter Farrelly's calls so you can listen to find out!

191: Wes Craven Introduces Us to His Deadly Friend Under The Stairs

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

As we all prepare to Scream once again, it's time to revisit the works of Ghostface's creator. Adam and Thomas celebrate the career of the late & great Wes Craven with the help of special guest Erin Brady! First, we venture to the dark side of inner city landlords with People Under the Stairs! Then, Short Circuit and A Nightmare on Elm Street are mashed together in the bizarre aberration that is Deadly Friend! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Which modern star is secretly in People Under the Stairs? How deadly can a basketball be? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on January releases? Well, sit back & listen in to find out the answers and hear about a BIG announcement for the show!

190: William Shakespeare Prepares a Throne of Blood for Romeo Who Must Die

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated writers in history. Honestly, it's hard to quantify his influence on art in general over the last several hundred years, let alone on film in particular. However, Adam and Thomas are focusing in on two very different Shakespeare film adaptations in honor of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of MacBeth. First, Jet Li flies through a classic Shakespeare tale via wire fu in Romeo Must Die! Then, Akira Kurosawa adapts Shakespeare's MacBeth to feudal Japan in Throne of Blood! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is the title of the unreleased Shakespeare sequel? Who is the classic Nickelodeon game show host that should've popped up in Romeo Must Die? Which film will they choose for next week's episode on Wes Craven? Well, kick your way through the samurai ghosts of your past to find out!

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189: 2021 Ends With Me You and Werewolf Madness

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0500

2021 has been another trying year. Amongst other things, the movies came back... kind of?! Well, at least we got to go to the theater more than we did last year. So, Adam and Thomas are ending 2021 by discussing two very different films from a bizarre year. First, auteur (and wife of former Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin) Louise Linton delivers few laughs and several lists in Me You Madness! Then, a comedy mystery involving a lycanthrope gives us hairy chills and hysterical laughs in Werewolves Within! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Is Me You Madness the best time capsule of a terrible era? How does one make a truly good video game adaptation? Which films will they choose to kick of 2022 with Shakespeare adaptations? Well, brake down that fourth wall and avoiding getting your hand bitten off so you can end 2021 the right way: by listening to us to find out!

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188: What‘s Up Cats

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Going from one career to another can be pretty difficult. Transitioning from musician to actor presents a lot of challenges that don't pan out half the time. So, given the 50/50 shot of making that transition effectively, musicians turned actors would making for a great Double Edged Double Bill episode! First, Barbara Streisand channels her inner Looney Tune as she tries to romance a nebbishy Ryan O'Neal in What's Up Doc! Then, musicians like Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo join the best of stage & screen to be totally embarrassed in Cats! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Who is the original manic pixie dream girl? Will we ever see a cinematic disaster as notable as Cats again? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode about 2021 releases? Well, grab your bowel of "MILK" and munch on your carrots as you listen in to find out!

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187. Dick Tracy Will Double Down On the Indemnity of Film Noir

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Noir films are full of mystery, danger and characters saying bizarre things. Whether its an old school film noir or more modern neo-noir pastiche, that can go very well or very badly. So, in honor of Guillermo del Toro's noir Nightmare Alley coming out, we're doing a noir episode with returning guest Sara Sorrentino of Film Cred and Seequels! First, Billy Wilder turns an insurance agent into a villain secretly under the thumb of a clever femme fatale in Double Indemnity! Then, Warren Beatty adapts a 1930s comic strip noir into a primary color gangster picture with Dick Tracy! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes for a true noir? When is Warren Beatty finally going to sneeze? Which two films will they cover for next week's episode on musicians turned actors? Well, put on your yellow trench coat and light a match with your finger so you can tune in to find out!

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186: Steven Spielberg Presents Catch Me Crystal Skull If You Can Indiana Jones

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Steven Spielberg is probably the most recognizable filmmaker of all time. So, he's long overdue for the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! In honor of Steven Spielberg finally tackling the musical genre with his West Side Story, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Marcelo Pico from Talk Film Society are taking a look at two more recent but notable films in his career... for one reason or another. First, Leonardo DiCaprio evades that grasp of Tom Hanks in the true story adventure Catch Me If You Can! Then, Harrison Ford breaks out the whip for the first time in two decades to mixed reception in Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. Can Christopher Walken please keep dancing happily? Is the nuking the fridge scene really that bad? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about film noir? Well, take a swing of your crystal skull vodka and fake your way past the FBI agent chasing you so you can listen to find out!

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185: Adam Driver Is The Man Who Killed Don Quixote By Ordering the Midnight Special

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Adam Driver is one of the more interesting actors working today. After all, within his ten year career he has worked with several high profile directors, received two Academy Award nominations and played the villain in a Star Wars trilogy. So, he seems like a natural subject for the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Adam Driver is on the hunt for a child with mysterious sci-fi powers in Midnight Special! Then, Adam Driver faces the cinematic sins of his past as Terry Gilliam finally reveals The Man Who Killed Don Quixote! Together, our heroes answer all the crucial questions. Why is Midnight Special very similar to Stranger Things? Was the wait for The Man Who Killed Don Quixote worth it? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Steven Spielberg? Well, ride alongside your loyal friend from another dimension Sancho so you can listen to find out!

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184: Julie and Julia Don‘t Get Burnt by Food Movies

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving from Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate this holiday famous for dinner, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Scott Johnson are talking all about food movies! After all, culinary cinema can look so good you'll want to chew on your TV! First, Bradley Cooper plays a disgraced celebrity chef out to prove himself by yelling at everyone in Burnt! Then, Meryl Streep and Amy Adams have parallel lives in different times all about the joy of cooking food in Julie and Julia! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Are Black List scripts that get made ever any good? How bad can you be at doing a Julia Child impression? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Adam Driver? Well, keep us on while you're preheating the oven for the turkey so you can listen to find out!

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183: Any Given Sunday Is Good for Gymkata And Other Sports Movies

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Sports movies have the potential to excite and inspire. Of course, like any genre that potential is capable of falling apart. So naturally, sports movies are perfect fodder for the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Oliver Stone skewers pro football with an all star cast and intense editing in Any Given Sunday! Then, Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas combines his passion for pommel horses and kicking ninjas in the face into one gorgeous technique known as Gymkata! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Why aren't sports movies as common anymore? How can one legally cover their asses allegedly? What is the leading cause of death in Parmastan? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on food movies? Well, keep your eyeball in your socket and get yourself through the Town of the Crazies so you can listen to find out!

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182: Transformers and Mad Max Get a Reboot On the Fury Road ft. Drew McWeeny

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0500

When a franchise gets the reboot treatment, it's always a toss up. Either you'll get a cool reinvention or a total disappointment. So, Adam, Thomas and their very special guest Drew McWeeny are here to examine the right and wrong reboot avenues! First, Michael Bay makes a soft reboot of a franchise he ran into the ground with Transformers: Age of Extinction! Then, George Miller returns to the franchise that made him shiny and chrome with the acclaimed reboot Mad Max: Fury Road! Together, our trio will answer all the crucial questions. What does a Michael Bay power move look like? How does your delightful Australian grandfather make such high octane blockbusters? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on sports movies? Well, hop into your monster truck and listen in to find out as you ride away from John Goodman the Autobot!

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181: Angelina Jolie in Sky Captain and the World of The Tourist

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Angelina Jolie is one of the great stars of our time. Her work on and offscreen has shown her range and compassion run deep. Now, she's entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Eternals! So, it only seems natural that Angelina Jolie gets the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Angelina Jolie briefly fights giant robots alongside the titular character in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow! Then, Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp have a glamorous Venice vacation they can write off as a film in The Tourist! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What makes a true "good pick" for a movie star? Can Johnny Depp act like a regular human anymore? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about reboots? Well, hop into your flying ace plane and head to Venice so you can listen to find out!

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180: David Lynch Drives Over A Dune On Mulholland Drive

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

The haunting season is ending. So, Double Edged Double Bill is wrapping up the spooky season on a surreal note! David Lynch is a singular voice in horror as well as film in general. Somehow, Adam and Thomas will try to decipher his distinct vision via two very different films. First, David Lynch tackles Frank Herbert’s popular (especially for one of our cohosts) sci-fi novel armed with bushy eyebrows and an adorable pug with Dune! Then, the glamour of Hollywood has dark monsters hidden underneath Mulholland Drive! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How much does Adam know about Dune? Why does David Lynch have the best answers in interviews? Which two films will they choose for next week’s episode all about Angelina Jolie? Well, ride your sand worms past the terrifying diner dumpster monster so you can listen to find out!

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179: Barbara Crampton Travels Beyond the Gates of Jakob‘s Wife

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Barbara Crampton is a genre mainstay. Ever since Stuart Gordon cast her in Re-Animator, Crampton has been one of the more talented and unsung scream queens of her era. So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Nicole Cadaver are celebrating Barbara Crampton by giving her the full on Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, a VHS board game with a Barbara Crampton host strikes terror in a group of boring leads in Beyond the Gates! Then, Barbara Crampton becomes a creature of the night which spices up her marriage in Jakob's Wife! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What are the true horrors of middle age? How long does it take for someone to realize a VHS is haunted? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on David Lynch? Well, open up your game board and open up your blood bags while you listen to find out!

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178: Chucky Will Curse At Your Child‘s Play

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Chucky is a horror icon. The little red head doll has been stalking and stabbing since 1988. After all, what's creepier than a seemingly lifeless doll springing to action in order to kill you? So, Adam and Thomas are devoting an October horror episode to the Child's Play film franchise in honor of the premiere of the TV series Chucky on Syfy & USA Network! First, Chucky has to find a teenage Andy Barclay within military school in the very quickly put together sequel Child's Play 3! Then, Chucky and his creator Don Mancini take the series back to basics with the surprisingly scary direct to video sequel with Curse of Chucky! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does the terrifying nature of Chucky tie into early 2000s bootleg sports merchandise? How big is the budget for a rickety carnival haunted house? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Barbara Crampton? Well, recite the chant of Damballa and curl up next to favorite doll while you listen to find out!

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177: Join the Occult of The Empty Man of Salem

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Spooky season is upon us and Double Edged Double Bill is here for it! To kick things off, Adam and Thomas welcome author, illustrator & horror fan Cat Scully on to discuss two occult horror films. First, Rob Zombie digs through the ditches and burns through the witches as to raise up The Lords of Salem! Then, what starts as a child's urban legend turns into an occult attack on our own reality with The Empty Man! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Could the Anti-Christ be responsible for chicken nuggets? How much choreography practice does the occult need? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode about the Child's Play franchise? Well, watch your hallways closely and watch out for Sasquatch so you can listen to find out!

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176: James Bond In Never Say Never to Her Majesty‘s Secret Service

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

James Bond is (hopefully) returning to the big screen soon with No Time To Die. So, it only feels natural for Adam, Thomas and returning guest Kaycee Jarrard to examine the lengthy history of 007 for this week's Double Edged Double Bill! First, George Lazenby takes his only turn as James Bond in the underrated gem On Her Majesty's Secret Service! Then, Sean Connery returns to James Bond for his seventh, final & most unorthodox entry Never Say Never Again! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How do they rank every James Bond actor? Could James Bond be living in his own purgatory? Why would a film score a murder montage to easy listening jazz? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about occult horror films? Well, duck from that gun barrel shot and ski on down that mountain so you can listen and find out!

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175: Tilda Swinton Gives An Okja To Constantine

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Tilda Swinton is one of the greatest working actresses out there. Few actors have her unique range and ability to transform into any character she plays. So, it's only natural that Adam, Thomas and special guest Jessica Scott give her the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! First, Tilda Swinton and a massive cast all clamor for an adorable super pig in Bong Joon-ho's Okja! Then, Keanu Reeves has to face of an angelic Tilda Swinton and more than a few demons in Constantine! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. What acclaimed actor has the most Muppet energy? How many dazzling outfits can Tilda Swinton pull off? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode all about James Bond? Well, make yourself a kosher hot dog and fend off demonic entities with your cross shotgun so you can tune in to find out!

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174: The A-Team Catches The Fugitive On Your TV

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

TV and cinema are often enemies. Yet, that never stops Hollywood from turning TV shows into films. So, film adaptations of TV shows are a natural subject for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, a 1960s crime drama becomes one of the biggest thrillers of the early 1990s as Tommy Lee Jones chases down Harrison Ford in The Fugitive! Then, a low brow action show becomes a huge budget action blockbuster as a rag tag group of stars becomes The A-Team! Thus, our duo has to answer the crucial questions. How essential is pointing to Harrison Ford's star persona? Why did Sharlto Copley never catch on in Hollywood? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about Tilda Swinton? Well, jump from that dam while avoiding floating tanks so you can listen in to find out!

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173: Willem Dafoe in The Boondock Saints of Florida

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Willem Dafoe is an actor who is as masterful as he is a prolific. So, in anticipation of The Card Counter, we're dedicating an entire episode to two very different Willem Dafoe vehicles! First, Willem Dafoe tries to manage a motel and several unruly children tenants in the shadow of Disney World in The Florida Project! Then, Willem Dafoe is on the hunt for a pair of vigilantes with terrible attempts at Irish accents in The Boondock Saints! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes a film truly Floridian? How can Dafoe be the most nuanced character in a film where he's channeling Bugs Bunny? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Films based on TV shows? Well, grab your magic band and avoid that firefight so you can tune in to find out!

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172: A Martial Arts Story Full of Exit Wounds

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Listeners, watch out for that kick! In honor of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings coming out, Adam and Thomas are returning to the world of martial arts cinema. First, Jackie Chan and his stunt team break every single bone in their bodies to give us the entertainingly painful Police Story! Then, Steven Seagal keeps attempting to ruin DMX's vibe with impossible high kicks in Exit Wounds! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Will Jackie Chan serenade you as he punches you square in the jaw? What Muppet is Steven Seagal unintentionally imitating? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode all about Willem Dafoe? Well, study your martial arts skills while avoiding serious injuries and Tom Arnold before you listen to find out!

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171: Back When The Wrestler Was Happening in 2008

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Kids, let us take you back to the year 2008. Yes, 2008 was an exciting year for film. After all, Iron Man took the first steps into the MCU and Joker told us all about how he got those scars. Also, the two films that Adam, Thomas and returning guest Torrey Depina are going to talk about on this week's Double Edged Double Bill came out! First, Mickey Rourke gives the performance of his career as a broken down pro-wrestler in The Wrestler! Then, M. Night Shyamalan weaves a new horrific tale about plants and child-like adults in The Happening! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Where did the Mickey Rourke comeback go wrong after 2008? What type of candy should one stuff up Mark Wahlberg's giant nostrils? Which two films will we discuss for next week's episode on martial arts films? Well, run from those plants and get into the ring so you can listen to find out!

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170: Lucy Is Our Cerebral Sci-Fi Deux Ex Machina

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Folks, Double Edged Double Bill is going intellectual on this week's episode. Well, "intellectual" may be a vast over exaggeration. Given Reminiscence is brining sci-fi that makes you ponder back to theaters, Adam, Thomas and special guest Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This are looking a two cerebral sci-fi films! First, Scarlett Johansson realizes her full potential with scientifically inaccurate brain powers in Lucy! Then, the line between human and robot blurs on the dance floor in Ex Machina! Together, our trio answers the important questions. How many gigabits do you need to store the human soul? What exactly is a "thinker piece"? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about the year 2008 in film? Well, prepare a back up generator with your mind powers to prevent any mysterious outages so you can listen to find out!

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169: Musicians Sing About Identical Desperado Movies

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Listeners, get ready to hear Double Edged Double Bill sing a song all about musician movies! Given the Aretha Franklin film Respect is coming out, Adam and Thomas are taking a look at two very different movies focusing on musician characters! There's plenty of beautiful music, but also action and bad wigs along the way! First, Robert Rodriguez turns Antonio Banderas into a guitar and gun wielding superstar in Desperado! Then, two brothers separated at birth find surprising success in the baffling not-quite-Elvis parable The Identical! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How is Desperado so hot on a variety of levels? Why does The Identical exist? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on cerebral sci-fi? Well, grab your guitar cases and get ready to boogie woogie as you listen to find out!

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168: Streets of Fire Engulf the Monuments Men on a Mission

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Listeners, Double Edged Double Bill is on a mission. That mission? To do an episode all about Men on a Mission movies in honor of The Suicide Squad coming out! Previously, James Gunn has said his biggest influences on the new DC film are the Men on a Mission films of old. So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at two very different takes on the genre! First, George Clooney assembles a massive cast for an underwhelming journey in The Monuments Men! Then, Walter Hill gives us the exciting rock & roll fable Streets Of Fire! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is up with George Clooney's directorial career? Is Willem Dafoe the original anime villain? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on musician movies? Well, grab your sledgehammer and smash straight into the work of art that is this episode to find out!

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167: Jean-Claude Van Damme Is a Timecop with a Lionheart

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Folks, you better practice your splits because this week Double Edged Double Bill is covering Jean-Claude Van Damme films! Yes, Adam and Thomas are looking at two films starring the Muscles from Brussels that speak to all the charming weirdness of his action star persona. First, Van Damme travels to the past with a sweet mullet in Timecop! Then, Van Damme proves he has the heart of a lion and the buttocks of a very fit Belgian in Lionheart! Together, Adam and Thomas answer all the crucial questions. What made Van Damme stick out from other 90s action heroes? How many camera angles does one need to capture a single Van Damme kick or punch? Which two picks will they choose for next week's topic of Men on a Mission films? Well, tune in after you're done traveling to 1994 with your bucket of KFC to find out!

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166: Barb And Star Go to Cherry Del Mar in 2021

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Hard to believe we're already halfway into 2021. It's already been a tumultuous one. Luckily, there are plenty of films out there for us to watch and Adam & Thomas are taking a look at two of them this week! First, Spider-Man himself Tom Holland and Avengers directors The Russo Brothers take a swing at prestige drama with disastrous results in Cherry! Then, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo sit in the sand and get caught up in a supervillain plan in the silly vacation romp Barb and Star Go To Vista del Mar! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Can Tom Holland ever transition out of being Spider-Man? What is the current state of cinematic comedy? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Jean-Claude Van Damme? Well, call your prayer out to the seagulls in the most overly stylistic fashion before you listen to find out!

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165: Come On And Snatch If You Wanna Space Jam

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Usually, athletes aren't natural actors. Yet, we constantly see them crossover into cinema with dicey results. So, Adam and Thomas are discussing at two films with varying degrees athletes performing as on screen talent in "honor" of Space Jam A New Legacy coming out! First, footballer Vinnie Jones and competitive diver Jason Statham join a massive cast in the crazy crime caper from Guy Ritchie Snatch! Then, Michael Jordan slams with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and The Looney Tunes in every 90s kid's favorite film Space Jam! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes a good British Gangster nickname? Did Space Jam lead to our modern cultural landscape? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on 2021 movies so far? Well, grab your nearest diamond ingesting dog and pray to your favorite IP overlords before you listen to find out!

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164: Marvel And the Not So Cinematic Universe of Logan, Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:01:00 -0400

This week, folks are celebrating the big screen return of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Black Widow. However, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Emily Slade are looking back at two Marvel comics adaptations outside of the MCU! Yes, it's time to journey back to a time when the biggest set up a film had was a simple tease for one sequel. First, The Marvel's First Family star in a not so fantastic film that is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Then, Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart say farewell to the X-Men franchise with Logan! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. What does the Silver Surfer have in common with the Teletubbies? How is Logan a metaphor for Disney buying up all the Marvel rights? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about films starring athletes? Well, glide on over using your cosmic surfboard and have a good cry before you listen to find out!

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163: Terminator Gives Us Salvation from Judgement Day

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0400

The Terminator franchise has had an odd journey. The first two films are sci-fi classics and the others... not so much. So, given Terminator 2: Judgement Day is celebrating its 30th anniversary, Adam and Thomas are dedicating a whole episode to this wild series with special guest Mel Gore! First, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to face liquid metal and buff Linda Hamilton in T2! Then, Christian Bale tries to survive a future full of mud in Terminator Salvation! Together, our trio tries to answer crucial questions. Can the Terminator franchise get past the major John Connor problem? Which is the best post-T2 sequel? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on non-MCU Marvel films? Well, escape from a running Robert Patrick by riding your self driving motorcycle to safety so you can listen to find out!

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162: Fast And Furious Determines the Fate of Family

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:02:00 -0400

Family, it's time to gas up your cars and get ready to defy the laws of gravity because we're talking Fast and Furious! This bizarre franchise has gone from quaint Point Break knock off to the most extravagant blockbusters in recent memory. So, Adam & Thomas are bringing on Fast and Furious fan and member of the Double Edged Double Bill family Ryan Corderman to explore all the weird twists and turns of Dominic Toretto & his team. First, Dwayne Johnson hunts down our crew through Brazil in the groundbreaking heist caper that is Fast Five! Then, the crew splinters off as egos clash behind the scenes of Fate of the Furious! Together, our crew answers the crucial questions. How can the upcoming F9 steer Fast and Furious back in the right direction? Could Tyrese Gibson be the best actor of a generation? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on The Terminator franchise? Well, run on the roof of those favelas and try to reach that submarine in time so you can listen to find out!

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161: George A. Romero Gives Us Monkey Shines of the Dead

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0400

The world of horror lost something massive when George A. Romero left this world. Luckily, his long lost film The Amusement Park has been recently unearthed for us to see. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Christian Alvarez are celebrating by devoting an episode to two of Romero's films. First, zombies have taken over leading humans to the underground in third entry of Romero's classic series Day of the Dead. Then, Romero has man fight beast in a very peculiar fashion for Monkey Shines. Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. Who is the best zombie in cinematic history? How does one have a murderous psychic connection with a capuchin monkey? Which films will they choose for next week's episode on the Fast & Furious franchise? Well, grab a bucket of rotting pig guts to munch on from your favorite helper monkey as you listen to find out!

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160: Kristen Stewart Swims Underwater With Charlie's Angels

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Pride Month is in full swing! So, Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating by covering a modern queer icon in the form of Kristen Stewart! Joining Adam and Thomas to embrace the unique charms of a Kristen Stewart double feature is co-creator of The UnderSCENE and co-host of the But Is It Gay? Podcast Arianne Binettea! First, Kristen Stewart travels into the depths of the sea to fight some monsters in Underwater! Then, Kristen Stewart helps reimagine a classic franchise with the action spy comedy Charlie's Angels! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What makes Kristen Stewart stand out as a performer? How extravagant can secret agent outfits get? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on George A. Romero? Well, prepare your knock out breath mints and dive right in to find out!

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159: The Conjuring of a Nun and the Creation of Annabelle

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:01:00 -0400

The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It is finally hitting theaters and streaming this week. So, Adam and Thomas have their paranormal investigative gear ready for a look back at The Conjuring Universe! Yes, the hit horror franchise from the mind of James Wan has had plenty of highs and lows, making it more than worthy of the Double Edged Double Bill treatment. First, the other Farmiga sister dons a coif and finds a sinister sister down the hallway in The Nun! Then, the evil doll that no one loves gets an origin story that's actually pretty solid in Annabelle: Creation! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What spooky demons from The Conjuring could make for good spin offs? Why do we need werewolves in a franchise known for ghosts & demons? Which films will they choose for next week's episode all about Kristen Stewart? Well, grip onto your dollies tight and watch out going down those dark hallways before you listen in to find out!

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158: A Paranormal Romance With a Beastly Ghost

Tue, 25 May 2021 00:01:00 -0400

Folks, it's about to get spooky and romantic on Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are taking a passionate look at two films featuring romance between human and not-so-human beings! First, spectral Patrick Swayze seeks to reconnect with his corporeal lover Demi Moore in the crowd pleasing romance Ghost! Then, Vanessa Hudgens manages to look past a nightmarish exterior to find love with a dude with face tattoos in the modern spin on a tale as old as time Beastly! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why must people dunk on the sincere and heartfelt? Do one designate Neil Patrick Harris as a candelabra or a tea pot? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on The Conjuring franchise? Well, load up your wet clay to mold during our lengthy bus trip to Machu Picchu while listening to find out!

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157: Dreamworks Animation Produces a Shark Tale from Their Megamind

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:01:00 -0400

While Disney is the gold standard for animation, their biggest competitor Dreamworks deserves some attention. With Shrek turning 20 this week, Adam and Thomas are dedicating an episode to Dreamworks Animation! Plus, they have returning guest and animation expert Scott Johnson to help them look back as Dreamworks went from snarky rebels to distinct stylist of the art form! First, a supervillain finally wins yet is still searching for fulfillment in the superhero satire Megamind! Then, Dreamworks desperately tries to appeal to youths with a Will Smith fish in Shark Tale! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Are all Smash Mouths songs the same? Can Martin Scorsese ever escape his eyebrows? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the sub genre of Paranormal Romance? Well, fry up some hideous looking cartoon fish and prepare your best snarky Dreamworks brow while you listen to find out!

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156: Hellboy and His Golden Army Make The Crow Say a Wicked Prayer

Tue, 11 May 2021 01:01:00 -0400

Folks, it's a very special episode of Double Edged Double Bill. Adam and Thomas are celebrating three years of double featuring on the show! So, they're recruiting fellow ESO Network podcaster Mike Gordon of Earth Station One to join them. Specifically, all three are talking about comic book adaptations that aren't based on Marvel or DC properties! First, Guillermo del Toro's return to Hellboy and the other Mike Mignola characters in Hellboy II: The Golden Army! Then, Edward Furlong dons iconic make up using a sharpie in the sequel no one wanted The Crow: Wicked Prayer! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Are humans really all that good to creatures? Why are we getting crows and ravens confused? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on Dreamworks Animation? Well, tune in for all this and a brand new segment to find out!

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155: Low Budgets Lead to Fateful Findings of Psycho Goreman

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:01:00 -0400

This week on Double Edged Double Bill, Adam and Thomas are looking at two very odd movies with very low budgets. First, the unholy union of E.T. and a heavy metal album cover is here and ready to spread gore with a laugh in Psycho Goreman! Then, the inexplicable madness of Neil Breen defies all bounds of logic in the baffling masterpiece Fateful Findings! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How nihilistic can a plucky young girl be? Why would The President of the Bank do this? Which films will they choose fro next week's episode about comic book adaptations that aren't Marvel or DC? Well, balance your low budgets to include alien monsters and no more books so you can listen to find out!

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154: 1987 - The Year of Withnail, Real Men And I

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:01:00 -0400

1987. An underrated year in film where classics like Robocop, The Princess Bride, Moonstruck and several others came out. Yet, for this week's Double Edged Double Bill all about the year, the two films of focus aren't the most familiar favorites. As Adam and Thomas discuss them, you'll hear exactly why. First, Richard E. Grant makes his film debut in the dingy drunken comedy Withnail and I! Then, John Ritter encounters aliens and shootouts with Jim Belushi in the very odd buddy film Real Men! Together, our duo answers some crucial questions. Why do certain jokes from 1987 not hold up? What is the cinematic legacy of Jim Belushi? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on low budget films? Well, grab a pint and try to avoid shootouts before lunch so you can listen to find out!

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153: Hustle and Toys Get You Surprise Oscar Nominations

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:01:00 -0400

Usually, Oscar Bait is easy to spot. Yet, sometimes the Academy Awards shock us with bizarre nominations for movies you'd never expect. So, Adam and Thomas are looking back at a few surprising films that got Oscar nominations with special guest Andres Guzman! First, Terrence Howard brings his unique energy to the film that made Best Original Song history with Hustle and Flow! Then, Robin Williams improvs his way through whatever the hell Barry Levinson was going for with Toys! Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. How does one consider Terryology? Which of them is a rich art collector? What two films will they choose for next week's episode about films from 1987? Well, sound proof your home with drink containers to drown out Robin Williams riffs so you can listen to find out!

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152: George Lucas Sprays Howard the Duck Graffiti Like An American

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:01:00 -0400

Today, Double Edged Double Bill hero's journey brings them to George Lucas. You might know him for a little franchise called Star Wars, but over the last 50 years Lucas has had plenty of odd twists and turns in the mix. Joining Adam and Thomas to discuss the two very odd films from the career of George Lucas is Patrick Cotnoir, producer behind the very odd internet comedy show The George Lucas Talk Show! First, Lucas reminisces about his days drag racing in Modesto with his hit second feature American Graffiti! Then, George Lucas opens the door for Marvel adaptations by getting a duck to do very weird things in Howard The Duck! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Who is the original Sebulba? What N64 game binds the galaxy together? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about surprise Oscar nominees? Well, listen in while cruising in your Deuce Coupe around Duck World to find out!

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151: Video Game Movies Get a Brainscan Dragon Power Up

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is booting up their consoles for another round of video game inspired films! Adam and Thomas return to the world of video game inspired films. That is, cinema either inspired by or directly adapted from video games. First, two "brothers" fight against a frosted tip Robert Patrick and gangs of weirdly themed thugs in the in name only adaptation Double Dragon! Then, a groundbreaking virtual reality video game leads young Edward Furlong with actual blood on his hands in Brainscan! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Are either of these films good follow ups to Terminator 2? Do these 1990s teens ever get sleep? What films will they choose for next week's episode on George Lucas? Well, get ready to advance to the next level by tuning in to find out!

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150: Blade Runner, Mac And Me Get Redemption in 2049

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:01:00 -0400

Every 50 episodes, Double Edged Double Bill likes to celebrate! Given Adam & Thomas have two good and two bad picks to choose from every week, one pairing goes on and another gets left in the dust. However, for milestones like episode 150, two films from the rubbish pile are given a chance at redemption! First, McDonalds tries to get on the E.T. money train with Mac & Me! Then, a sci-fi classic gets a worthy sequel after three decades in Blade Runner 2049! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Does every McDonalds have an hourly dance competition? How much acting is Jared Leto really doing? Which two films will they choose for next week's return to video game inspired films? Well, grab your Coke products and ponder the nature of humanity to find out!

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149: Animals Attack Films Are a Phenomena in the Congo

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 01:01:00 -0400

When Animals Attack is an odd subgenre. The focus of nature taking vengeance on man for their wrongdoings. Honestly, is a pretty appropriate one for Adam and Thomas to focus on in anticipation of the biggest animals attack yet Godzilla vs Kong! First, animals like chimpanzees and insects help Jennifer Connelly investigate a murder in the nightmare madness of Dario Argento's Phenomena! Then, a star studded cast encounters all sorts of jungle animals while trying to find diamonds and lasers in Congo! Together, our heroes answer the crucial questions. What is the best use of a monkey in film? Is Tim Curry really out to catch moose and squirrel? Which two films will they choose for next week's very special redemption episode? Well, don't sleep walk off that ledge and anger the animals of Zinj so you can live to listen and find out!

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148: Cloris Leachman Stars In The Last Oogieloves Show

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:01:00 -0400

In January, we lost an extremely talented character actress in Cloris Leachman. So, Adam & Thomas are celebrating her talents with their most bizarre Double Edged Double Bill yet! First, Cloris Leachman takes home Oscar gold for the incredibly bleak yet beautiful film The Last Picture Show. Then, Cloris Leachman is one of many celebrities to appear in the infamous brain breaking box office bomb The Oogieloves in the Big Ballon Adventure! Together, our duo answers the vital questions. Who wins in the court of recommendations? Which of our hosts is actually a major mode of transportation? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on When Animals Attack films? Well, sit in the run down picture show and get ready to dance in the aisles to find out!

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147: Disney Presents The Black Cauldron of Notre Dame

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Walt Disney Animation recently released their 59th feature film Raya and the Last Dragon. So, it seems like good as time as any to return to the world of Disney animation. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome Adam Sirdoreus (host of The Zillennial Canon) to talk about two very dark entries in the Disney canon. First, a pig is the key to saving the world from the dead in the infamous Disney bomb The Black Cauldron. Then, a literary classic gets the Disney treatment with The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. Who is the worst Disney sidekick? How dark can Disney get? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the late Cloris Leachman? Well, fire up your Disney+ with bells on and listen to find out!

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146: Eddie Murphy Is Dolemite In The Haunted Mansion

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Eddie Murphy is Coming 2 America yet again. So, Double Edged Double Bill is finally giving the comedic legend the proper treatment. Adam and Thomas are here admire and admonish two films starring Eddie Murphy from his career spanning four decades. First, Eddie Murphy cashes in a Disney pay check with minimal effort in the theme park ride adaptation The Haunted Mansion! Then, Eddie Murphy gets his passion project about a cult icon of black cinema onto the screen with Dolemite Is My Name! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is Eddie Murphy's best performance? Where can we get an Eddie Murphy head car to drive? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Walt Disney Animation Studios features? Well, sit in our spooky parlor room and prep yourself for some blaxploitation wackiness to find out!

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145: Netflix Recommends The Night Comes For Project Power

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Netflix releases about 80 original films a week. So, it's high time to do a Double Edged Double Bill about the streaming giant! Adam and Thomas take a look at two very different projects put out by Netflix. First, superpowers now come in pill form via Project Power! Then, martial arts delivers on horror movie amounts of gore in The Night Comes For Us! Together, our duo answers the important questions. Are blobfish the secret badasses of the animal kingdom? What if Gene Kelly made a gory martial arts musical? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Eddie Murphy? Well, try to locate us on the Netflix main menu so you can listen to find out!

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144: Denzel Washington Is The Equalizer of Virtuosity

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors of all time. However, he has yet to receive the greatest honor an actor can have: a Double Edged Double Bill episode all about him! So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest/immense Denzel fan Shakyl Lambert are here to give the legend the episode he deserves. First, Denzel Washington revolutionizes the old man action movie with The Equalizer! Then, Denzel Washington has to transport himself through virtual space to fight a looney Russell Crowe in Virtuosity! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is Denzel Washington our modern Jason Voorhees? Can Denzel bring acting gravitas to a role written for Arnold Schwarzenegger? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Netflix original films? Well, put on your VR headsets and avoid all the department store tools that could kill you to find out!

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143: A Midnight Run Through Our Bromance List

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Valentine's Day week is here! So, we advise all you lovers or platonic bros to stay safe by cuddling up together and listening to the latest Double Edged Double Bill! To things up, Adam and Thomas are doing an episode on cinematic bromance! First, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson start up a milquetoast last minute bromance in the Rob Reiner weepy The Bucket List! Then, Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin argue themselves into a budding romance while taking a Midnight Run across America! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What war crime is The Bucket List guilty of? How are there three sequels to Midnight Run that no one knew about? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Denzel Washington? Well, adjust your bucket lists as you listen in while driving cross country to find out!

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142: Philip Seymour Hoffman Plays Twister at the 25th Hour

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Seven years ago today, we lost Philip Seymour Hoffman. A true master of the acting craft who more than deserves a Double Edged Double Bill dedicated to his too brief career. So, Adam and Thomas have two very different sides of the Hoffman coin to talk about this week. First, Philip Seymour Hoffman chases storms with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt in Twister! Then, Hoffman tries to give Edward Norton one last night of freedom in the underrated Spike Lee masterwork 25th Hour. Together, Adam and Thomas answer the crucial questions. Do Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton sound exactly the same? Did 25th Hour prepare screenwriter David Benioff for Game of Thrones? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on cinematic bromance? Well, grab a plate of too good stake and eggs to eat at the club's VIP lounge and tune in to find out!

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141: Stephen King Has a Creepshow Full of Sleepwalkers

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Stephen King adaptations are a dime a dozen. For every incredible Stephen King adaptation, there are a handful of terrible ones. Thus, it's well worth coming back to as a topic for Double Edged Double Bill. Adam and Thomas welcome back guest Christian Alvarez to dive into the weird world of King. First, George A. Romero turns five King short stories into tales of terror in Creepshow. Then, Mick Garris takes whatever King thought was a good original screenplay and the result was Sleepwalkers! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why would Tom Atkins ever shave his moustache? What exactly are the extent of cat people powers? Which films will they choose for next week's episode on Philip Seymour Hoffman? Well, open up your horror comic and flip to the bizarre cat people story with us to find out!

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140: Carrot Top Made A Maze

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill has a new hour of material! So, Adam and Thomas along with special guest Sara Sorrentino of Seequels, Film Cred and Talk Film Society to talk all about stand up comedian film vehicles. First, Carrot Top takes his "comedy" to the silver screen in the infamous Chairman of the Board! Then, Nick Thune constructs a cardboard labyrinth that's far more deadly than the Goblin King's in Dave Made a Maze! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Has prop comedy ever been funny? What weird fan fiction is Adam writing about Tom Green and Andy Dick? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Stephen King? Well, stand up with a microphone in one hand and a pun prop in the other against a cardboard brick wall to find out!

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139: Steven Soderbergh Presents The Limey Informant!

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Steven Soderbergh is one of the most prolific filmmakers working today. So, since he celebrates a birthday this week Double Edged Double Bill is doing an episode on him with returning guest Torrey Depina! First, Terence Stamp goes from General Zod to low life enforcer in hidden gem The Limey! Then, Matt Damon packs on a few pounds and a few embezzled dollars in The Informant! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Does Peter Fonda do much acting in The Limey? How long can a recurring gag be driven into the ground? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on stand up comedian film vehicles? Well, strap on your wires and load up your iPhones to film us as you listen to find out!

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138: Nicolas Cage In Next It's Mandy

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:01:00 -0500

Nicolas Cage is celebrating a birthday this week! So, Double Edged Double Bill is giving him the gift that keeps on giving: an episode all about him! Adam and Thomas bring back returning guest James Rodrigues of The Reviewing Rodders to examine the unique and bizarre enigma that is Nicolas Cage! First, Nicolas Cage can see into the future yet can't see how weird his haircut is in Next. Then, Nicolas Cage seeks vengeance for his love against demon bikers and cult leaders in Mandy. Together, our trio answers all the important questions. What franchise could use a dose of Nicolas Cage? Does Nicolas Cage have Multiple Man powers? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Steven Soderbergh? Well, avoid ingesting some nightmare acid and dodge the car rolling down behind you before downloading our episode to find out!

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137: 2020 Finally Ends With New Mutants At Palm Springs

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0500

2020 is coming to an end! However, before Adam and Thomas pack this year away they need to take a look at two films that somehow came out in the chaos of 2020. Whether on a streaming service or the few theaters left open, 2020 still had a vibrant and weird film scene that's worth discussing. First, Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti have a meet cute in a time loop with Palm Springs! Then, the long running X-Men franchise concludes with The New Mutants, which contrary to reports may not be such a whimper ending. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Has the 2020 quarantine just been a time loop? Who is Adam's mysterious contact about the X-Men franchise? Which two films will they choose for the first episode of 2021 all about Nicolas Cage? Well, grab your pizza pool float and watch out for the demon bear so you can listen to find out!

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136: Batman V Superman V Harley Quinn - Birds of the DCEU

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0500

After a troubling year, comic book films are returning with Wonder Woman 1984 this week on HBO Max! So, Adam and Thomas are celebrating by taking a look back at the DCEU film series. Warner Bros has had plenty of growing pains from the start of this DCEU continuity with Man Of Steel. Thus, Double Edged Double Bill is covering two specific and very different films to represent the growth. First, Harley Quinn roller blades past Gotham City's underworld in the colorful Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)! Then, the Man of Steel and The Caped Crusader face off in the ambitiously sprawling yet baffling Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice! Together, our duo answer all the crucial questions. How delicious does a Gotham bodega egg and cheese sandwich look? Which sad comic strip character does Superman resemble? Which two films will they choose for next week's big 2020 wrap up episode? Well, fly on over to our Bat Cave and don't you dare say our mother's name so you can listen in to find out!

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135: The Dog Adventures of Tintin and Man's Best Friend

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Dogs have been a part of film from the start. So, Double Edged Double Bill is devoting a whole episode to cinematic canines. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome back a good boy of a guest in the form of The Quietus Breaker: Brother Death author and writer at Lounging Lizard Sam Brutuxan to help dissect two dog movies! First, Lance Henriksen creates a monster dog in Man's Best Friend! Then, Steven Spielberg brings Belgian's favorite boy adventurer and his plucky dog to life in The Adventures of Tintin! Together, our trio answers the most important questions. Why would a dog need to piss acid? Does Tintin feature the best action set piece of all time? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on the DC Extended Universe? Well, let your genetically engineered puppy curl up next to you and listen to our latest rousing adventure now!

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134: Meryl Streep Stars In Death Becomes The Iron Lady

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Meryl Streep is one of the greatest living actresses of all time. Though we're sure she loves her Oscars, her most prestigious honor is being the subject of a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Meryl Streep stretches our her comedic muscles past the limits of the human body in Death Becomes Her! Then, a baffling third Oscar win comes from Meryl Streep doing a silly British voice in The Iron Lady! Together, Adam and Thomas answer the crucial questions. What roll did Meryl really deserve to win her third Oscar for? Why isn't Bruce Willis funny anymore? Which two films will they choose for next week's dog movies episode? Well, drink this magical potion and listen to our Parliament filibuster of an episode to find out!

133: Wilderpeople and Deuces Are Coming of Age

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Coming of age films show us how we can transition from childhood to adulthood. This week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani talk about two coming of age films with the help of returning guest and host of the podcast Have Not Seen This Rafe Telsch! First, it's a whose who of who didn't quite make it in the 2002 gang drama Deuces Wild. Then, Thor Ragnarok director Taika Waititi gives us a heartwarming & funny New Zealand coming of age story with Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Are you truly Italian if you've never seen The Sopranos? Which rapper name also makes for a cute dog name? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode on Meryl Streep? Well, grease up your hair and walk through the New Zealand mountains with us to find out!

132: What Ever Happened to Vanilla Sky

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is returning for all the major chills of psychological thrillers! Adam and Thomas welcome back Caitlin Turner of 0%ValueCast to talk about two psychological thrillers. First, Joan Crawford and Bettie Davis square off in the classic showbiz thriller What Ever Happened To Baby Jane! Then, Tom Cruise sees his reality warp around him in the genre bending Vanilla Sky! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What is the line between horror and thrillers? Is Vanilla Sky the crucial point of Tom Cruise's entire career? What films will they choose for next week's episode on coming of age films? Well, put on your best Baby Jane dress and dance along to this week's episode to find out!

131: Criterion Releases Portrait of a Lady On Shampoo

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Criterion is a wonderful home video and streaming service company that specializes in curating artful cinema from around the world. So, Adam, Thomas and returning guest Ryan Corderman discuss two films from the Criterion Collection for a Double Edged Double Bill! First, Warren Beatty cuts hair and beds many a woman in the 1968 set comedy Shampoo. Then, two French women discover a passion for art and each other in Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. What is up with Beatty's wardrobe? What fast food item did Adam put down while watching Portrait of a Lady on Fire? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode on psychological thrillers? Well, grab your closest glass of chardonnay and take some sips while you listen to find out!

130: Sean Connery Ventures to the Outland of Zardoz

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Recently, we lost a cinematic titan in the form of Sir Sean Connery. The incredible star power of Connery helped shape the world of pop culture with James Bond and an overall career that spans over five decades. Now, Adam and Thomas are taking a look at his career with two of his more bizarre genre choices. First, Sean Connery cracks down a drug ring at a mining colony on the moon of Jupiter in Outland. Then, Sean Connery wears red underwear and encounters some surreal craziness in Zardoz. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How did a Scotsman and a British woman produce a poorly dubbed American boy? Can anyone truly decipher Zardoz? What films will be chosen for next week's episode on The Criterion Collection? Well, embrace the floating head in the sky and listen to this episode to find out!

129: The President Must Escape From Air Force One

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Election Day is upon us in the US. So, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a break from the chaos by watching two films about fictional cinematic presidents. First, Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken has to save the very British president Donald Pleasance in John Carpenter's classic Escape From New York! Then, Harrison Ford has to get Russian terrorists off his titular plane in Air Force One. Together, Adam and Thomas answer all the vital questions. How elaborate is Snake's lower tattoo? Is Air Force One secretly a Quantum Leap movie? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about the late Sir Sean Connery? Well, do your civic duty and listen to this episode while you're in line to vote to find out!

128: David Cronenberg Sends Shivers Through Dead Ringers

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:02:00 -0400

Halloween season is ending and Double Edged Double Bill wraps things up on a gross note! Tonight, Adam and Thomas dedicate an episode to two films from director David Cronenberg. A Canadian filmmaker known for unsettling body horror and extremely horny fascination. First, a parasite spreads a zombie sex drive disease in Shivers. Then, Jeremy Irons plays twin gynecologists who go from prestige medicine men to drug addict mad men in Dead Ringers. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What species from Canada is currently mad at Adam? How good can literal cinematic trash be? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about fictional presidents? Well, sink your special instruments into this episode and make your way through the apartment halls to find out!

127: Leatherface Chainsaws Into Texas

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 01:01:00 -0400

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre revolutionized the horror genre. Somehow, it became a weird franchise. Now, it's a horror series Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look at this spooky season! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome horror culture writer Tiffany Blem to take a look at two odd Leatherface adventures. First, Tobe Hooper returns to warp the grounded horror of the original into a brazen carnival geek show with Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Then, New Line Cinema tries to turn our face wearing country boy into the new box office horror cash cow with Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Dennis Hopper juggle so many chainsaws? Is Viggo Mortensen eternally hot? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode about David Cronenberg? Well, rev up your chainsaws and cut deep into this episode to find out!

126: Vincent Price Witchfinder General Gives You A Scream!

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Vincent Price hasn't been with us for decades, but he's still giving us frights to this day! This week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome back Christian Alvarez to pay tribute to an icon of horror this spooky season. First, Vincent Price cashes in a check near the end of his career as the host of a mean and poorly put together anthology film From a Whisper to a Scream. Then, Vincent Price delivers perhaps the performance of his career as a brutal man out to prosecute "witches" in Witchfinder General. Together, our trio answers some crucial questions. Does Weekend at Bernie's have a secret prequel? What is the true horror of witchcraft? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise? Well, open up your book of weird horror stories and tune in to find out!

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125: Vampires Hunger for Dracula 2000

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Vampires in film kicks off the spooky season for Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas welcome back writer, podcast and vampire enthusiast Ale Gonzalez from Seequels to talk two very different films featuring the creatures of the night. First, three alluring blood thirsty vampires seductively fight off aging in Tony Scott's erotic thriller The Hunger. Then, Gerard Butler attempts to bring history's most famous vampire into the new millennium to lesser results with Dracula 2000! Together, our trio answers some crucial questions on the tip of everyone's fangs. What happens when you mix film noir and goth culture in your vampire film? Is there a worse Dracula film than Dracula 2000? What two films will they choose for next week's Vincent Price episode? Well, put on your Matrix trench coat and pick up some headphones at your nearest Virgin Records to find out!

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124: The Pod People I Live In Are From Spain

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:01:00 -0400

This week, Double Edged Double Bill travels to Europe! Specifically, Adam and Thomas are celebrating films from Spain. First, our heroes suffer through the grueling E.T. rip off Extraterrestrial Visitors. Or, as Mystery Science Theater 3000 fans may know it, Pod People! Then, an intense debate begins over the merits of prolific Spain filmmaker Pedro Almodovar's The Skin I Live In. Together, our heroes answer crucial questions. Is Trumpy the alien just a reuse of an Ewok? How good of a Dr. Frankenstein type is Antonio Banderas? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on vampires to kick off the spooky October season? Well, sit back and hear the engines roll now to find out!

123: Anime In a Pokemon Shell

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:01:00 -0400

This week, Double Edged Double Bill is returning to Japan with a special episode on anime. Adam and Thomas aren't otakus by any stretch, but they've sought the help of previous guest and anime super fan Yonathan Habtemichael to help dissect this diverse and plentiful medium. First, they take a look at the highly influential action/sci-fi film Ghost in the Shell! Then, a thoughtful look back at the massive cultural phenomenon that was Pocket Monsters with Pokemon: The First Movie! Together, our trio answers all the important questions. Does John Cena owe his invisibility to anime? What is the upsetting canon backstory of Mewtwo? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on the cinema of Spain? Well, release this episode from your Pokeball to find out!

122: Peter Jackson Presents The Lovely Braindead

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Peter Jackson made two trilogies, so he's bound to survive a Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam and Thomas bring along editor-in-chief of Talk Film Society Marcelo Pico to journey through two Peter Jackson films. First, high praise is abound for the infamously gory zombie film Braindead. Then, Peter Jackson attempts to cram 500 different films into 2 hours with The Lovely Bones to middling results. Together, our trio answers all the crucial questions. Do we have a zombie baby to thank for Frodo Baggins' height? How does Mark Wahlberg give off sad puppy dog energy? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on anime films? Well, grab your lawnmower and get ready to cut through this episode to find out!

121: Adam Sandler Is Punch Drunk Jack

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 01:32:06 -0400

Happy Birthday Adam Sandler! From his Saturday Night Live roots to his modern Netflix stardom, there's a much more nuanced comedic journey to the Sandman than most folks would give him credit for. In honor of the comedic powerhouse turning 54 this week, Adam, Thomas and special guest Scott Johnson are taking a look at his highly contested career. First, the gang takes a look at Adam Sandler turning to the dramatic for the first time in Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch Drunk Love. Then, the boys drag their feet through the cinematic low of Jack & Jill. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Did JJ Abrams steal his lens flares from Paul Thomas Anderson? What is the worst Adam Sandler film? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Peter Jackson? Well, take a listen to our harmonium of an episode to find out!

120: We're Back A Predestination Time Travel Story

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:01:00 -0400

2020 is rough so let's time travel through the history of movies past! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along Marcus Wilturner to adjust the flux capacitor so they can make sense of two very different movies about time travel. First, Ethan Hawke is a time traveling cop out to fix a very strange paradox at all costs in the extremely twisty Predestination. Then, animated dinosaurs travel to 1993 New York to dance, sing and do all sorts of other insane things for no discernible reason in We're Back a Dinosaur Story. Together, our trio answers crucial questions. Can you close a time loop? Are circus owners with screw eyes and brain altering drugs all that bad? What films will they choose for next week's episode on Adam Sandler? Well, roll back the rock and tune into the latest Double Edged Double Bill to find out!

119: Stanley Kubrick Presents Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love A.I.

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is diving into an intimidating director! This week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani take a look at two films from legendary director Stanley Kubrick. First, a dark stab at the comedy genre Dr. Strangelove (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb) in which Stanley Kubrick makes nuclear holocaust hilarious. Then, the passion project Kubrick never got to finish and his friend Steven Spielberg got to finish for him A.I. Artificial Intelligence which has been forgotten yet may just be a secret masterpiece. Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Are Jim Varney and George C. Scott secretly related? Is Jude Law a leading man or handsome character actor? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on time travel films? Well, grab your cowboy hat and ride the bomb down your earholes to find out!

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118: Full Moon Presents Puppet Master: Revenge of Dr. Mordrid

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is howling at the Full Moon this week! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are taking a look at two films from the odd world of Charles Band and his production company Full Moon Features! First, a puppeteer uses his sentient creations to seek revenge in the best entry from Full Moon's flagship franchise with Puppet Master: Toulon's Revenge! Then, Charles Band tries to avoid Marvel copyright claims with his take on sorcerer superheroes Dr. Mordrid! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. How long can two dorks talk about the 14 Puppet Master movies? Can a sorcerer landlord fix a sink? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Stanley Kubrick? Well, wave your sorcerer hands around and hear these two puppets gab right now to find out!

117: Jack Nicholson In One Flew Over the Wolf Nest

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:55:09 -0400

After a brief hiatus, Doubled Edged Double Bill is back for Jack Nicholson! Adam and Thomas have devote an entire episode to two films from the three time Oscar winner who mixes intimidation and charm with ease. First, Nicholson dons a wool cap & butts heads with Louise Fletcher in the classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Then Jack returns to the horror genre with an erotic werewolf thriller as only the 1990s can deliver in Wolf. Together, Adam and Thomas answer the crucial questions. Does Cuckoo's Nest have a true villain? Did Jack Nicholson originate the Wolverine jumps of Hugh Jackman? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on Full Moon Features? Well, take a wolf bite of your nearest deer and tune in to find out!

116: Brother By Night

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Break out the tommy guns for Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani! This week, your Double Edged Double Bill hosts are running the table on gangster films. First, Takeshi Kitano becomes the Japanese mobster king of L.A. in the good pick Brother. Then, Ben Affleck snuggly fits into 30s era mobster clothes in the bad pick Live By Night. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How accurate is Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift to the life in Japan? Can Ben Affleck bounce back yet again? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on Jack Nicholson? Well, kick off those cement shoes and listen along with the fishes to find out!

115: Kathryn Bigelow Gets to the Point Break at Zero Dark Thirty

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Grab your surfboards and hang ten with Double Edged Double Bill! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani take a look at two films from eclectic director Kathryn Bigelow. First, Thomas' good pick of Point Break in which Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze have a sweaty action packed bromance on the beach. Then, Adam's bad pick of Zero Dark Thirty that has Jessica Chastain hunt down Osama Bin Laden in true procedural fashion. Together, our duo answers the important questions. Is Gary Busey ever really acting? Does every Italian watch The Sopranos? Which films will be chosen for next week's episode on gangster films? Well put on your presidential mask of choice and snatch up this episode to find out!

114: The Vast of Night Smells Fowl In 2020

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:01:00 -0400

So, 2020 is a very odd year. Still, it's worth a Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas take a look at two films from the weird COVID affected release schedule. First, the fantasy blockbuster that Disney is hiding under their streaming rug known as Artemis Fowl. Then, a microbudget alien invasion story in a 1950s small town from Amazon Prime known as The Vast of Night. Together, our duo answers some big questions. Is Thomas actually Olaf The Snowman? Do aliens rub off fingerprints after an invasion? What two films will they choose for the Kathryn Bigelow episode? Well, unhinge your jaw and dig deep into this week's show to find out!

113: E.T. Lands in Casablanca

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:01:00 -0400

With July 4th fast approaching, Double Edged Double Bill is looking at films on the American Film Institute's Top 100 Movies List! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along returning extra terrestrial guest Kaycee Jarrard to discuss two classic films and whether or not they deserve their stature within the AFI's list. First, Thomas hails the classic adventure, thrills & romance on display in the good pick Casablanca. Then, Adam rages on about his highly controversial bad pick E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. Together, our trio answers crucial questions. Is Humphrey Bogart a fashion icon? What new sound effect from Ben Burtt does Adam have up his sleeve? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode on the films of 2020 so far? Well, grab your letters of transit and get ready to phone home as we find the answers out on the episode!

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112: Saturday Night Live Presents Skeleton Twins of Disguise

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Live from New York, it's Double Edged Double Bill! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani discuss two Saturday Night Live cast member vehicles! First, Bill Hader & Kristen Wiig deliver laughs while stretching their dramatic muscles in The Skeleton Twins! Then, Dana Carvey hops on the Austin Powers train while doing a bunch of impressions in Master of Disguise! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Are Sundance indies all that independent? Does Dana Carvey have an off switch? Which films will they choose for next week's episode on the AFI Top 100 Movies List? Well, nothing's gonna stop you from cueing up our episode and lip syncing along with us to find out!

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111: The Wachowskis Are Bound for Jupiter

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski have made highly divisive films, which makes for a great Double Edged Double Bill! For Pride Month, hosts Adam and Thomas are dissecting about two films from these highly ambitious trans filmmakers! First, The Wachwoskis' groundbreaking lesbian crime thriller directorial debut Bound serves as the good pick. Then, their exposition heavy sci-fi epic Jupiter Ascending serves as the bad pick. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. How did Bound prepare us for The Wachowskis' later work? What exactly is Eddie Redmayne on? Which films will be chosen for next week's episode on SNL cast member vehicles? Well, hop into your rocket boots and glide toward the episode to find out!

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110: Angela Bassett Asks What's A Vampire Got To Do With It

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:06:21 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill sings the proud praises of Angela Bassett! Adam and Thomas dive into two films from the underrated actress' filmography. First, What's Love Got To Do With It shows off Bassett's ability to capture Tina Turner's essence even if she doesn't sing. Then, Vampire In Brooklyn features Angela giving it her all even as Eddie Murphy wants to be spooky while Wes Craven wants to be funny. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Where is Bassett's Aunty Entity cosplay? Is Vampire In Brooklyn merely elaborate makeup test footage? What two films will be chosen for next week's episode about The Wachowskis? Well, dig your vampire fangs into this week's episode and find out!

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109: Head Western for a Bloodrayne Soaked Tombstone

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:14:12 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is going west! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani rustle up a double feature of western films alongside returning guest Lance Langford of The Horror Returns and Saddle Up podcasts! First, our hosts contend with their first - and hopefully last - film from Uwe Boll Bloodrayne II: Deliverance. Then, the show welcomes back Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer & every other actor alive in 1993 for Tombstone. Together, our trio answers some crucial questions. Is Uwe Boll worth the fuss? Who is "The Huckleberry" of the podcast? What films will be chosen for our next episode on Angela Bassett? Well, lasso up some vampiric varmints and tune in to find out!

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108: No Retreat From the Fist of Legend

Tue, 26 May 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Master Adam Thomas is training sensei Thomas Mariani in the ancient techniques of martial arts cinema! Joining in the fight between good and bad martial arts films is legendary warrior Shakyl Lambert. First, Jet Li steps into the mighty shoes of Bruce Lee for the historical epic Fist of Legend. Then, Jean-Claude Van Damme splits his way into a so-bad-it's-good classic with No Retreat No Surrender. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is Jet Li able to fight a wall? Why does the ghost of Bruce Lee look nothing like Bruce Lee? What films will be chosen for next week's episode on westerns? Well, punch right through the walls of our dojo to find out!

107: The Cat In the Hat Knows Paddington 2 Is All That

Tue, 19 May 2020 01:01:00 -0400

This week, Double Edged Double Bill looks at the world of live action family films! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome guest Emily Slade of Why This Film Podcast to talk about two films in which a furry creature barges into people's lives. First, The Cat In The Hat shows the negative side effects of this as a feline Mike Myers monster gives two children nightmares. Then, Paddington 2 features a charming bear who brings joy to every stiff upper lips in Britain. Together, our trio answer very crucial questions. Do Dr. Seuss stories work as films? Who would be the faces on British Mount Rushmore? What films will they choose for next week's episode on martial arts films? Well dig deep into our hat and find out what we have to say about that!

106: Road to Watchmen

Tue, 12 May 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Adam and Thomas celebrate two years of Double Edged Double Bill by cracking open a couple graphic novel adaptations! Special Guest James Rodrigues returns to help our boys with this epic episode! First, there's the surprisingly moving father/son gangster story Road to Perdition. Then, Zack Snyder's divisive vision of the iconic graphic novel Watchmen. Plus, a big announcement for the show: a Patreon! Together, our trio answers all the big questions. Is Daniel Craig secretly slimey in all the wrong places? Does Zack Snyder use an Instagram filter for his cinematography? What two films will be chosen for next week's episode on family films? Check us out panel per panel to find out!

105: Gremlins 2: The New Resurgence

Tue, 05 May 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill has a new batch of films to talk about on an episode about long delayed sequels! Adam & Thomas welcome Heather Powell of The Friday Nightmares Podcast to look at two sequels that came out a bit too long after their predecessors. First, there's Independence Day: Resurgence which came up 20 years later and a few million dollars short. Then, Gremlins 2: The New Batch which took things to alienating cartoony heights yet became highly influential. Together, our trio gives answers to crucial questions. Which returning ID4 cast member actually cared? Who breaks the laws of the podcast physics to give their thoughts on Gremlins 2? What two films will be chosen for next week's graphic novels episode? Well, make sure to eat that snack before midnight and listen in to find out!

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104: Stuart Gordon Unleashes the Castle Freak From Beyond

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:01:00 -0400

A month ago, we lost iconic cult director Stuart Gordon. So, we're celebrating his career with a Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas grab Desmond Alexander Peele from an alternate dimension to cover two of his most bizarre films. First, Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton fight off pink tinted alternate dimension goop monsters in From Beyond! Then, Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton unite again to run away from a Castle Freak! Together, our trio answers the most crucial questions. Is this actually a podcast about body hair? Who is the Daniel Day Lewis of cat actors? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on long delayed sequels? Tune your resonators to our soundwaves and find out!

103: Planes, Trains and RVs Road Trip!

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:01:00 -0400

They can't leave the house, but Double Edged Double Bill is heading on a cinematic road trip! First, Adam & Thomas try to move a clunky Robin Williams vehicle off the road with RV. Then, the boys laugh, cheer and cry as they go down the road of the masterful John Hughes comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Together, our duo solves all the important questions. Did Robin Williams give off daddy vibes? Was Del Griffith originally a serial killer? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode in honor of Stuart Gordon? Well, hop in the backseat and tune into our station to find out!

102: Phantom of The Apple: The Musical!

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Turn on the spotlight and get ready to belt out a Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas turn duet into a trio with special guest Scott Johnson as they cover two musical films in honor of Trolls World Tour singing its heart out. First, Paul Williams and Brian De Palma collaborate for a far weirder horror musical than Andrew Lloyd Webber could dream of with Phantom of the Paradise. Then, Cannon Films unleashes an all singing all dancing nightmare onto the screen with The Apple. Together, our group ponders the big questions. How small is Paul Williams? Did everyone in 1994 drive bubble cars? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode on road trip films? Well, take a bite of that psychedelic fruit and get ready to dance along to our music here!

101: Francis Ford Coppola Has The Conversation With Jack

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Today is Francis Ford Coppola's birthday and Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating with two very different films from this eclectic director. First, Gene Hackman hears the sounds of conspiracy in The Conversation. Then, Robin Williams plays a very sad boy in the children's film for no one Jack. Together, our heroes answer all the crucial questions. Can a treehouse have a kitchen attachment? Is the voice actor for Super Mario even Italian? What films will they choose for the next episode on musicals? Well fine tune your surveillance equipment to us and find out!

Hear Thomas on the Reel Me In Podcast! Listen to Adam on The Friday Nightmares Podcast! Tune in for both of them on The Horror Returns! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod or Facebook. Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com, including your suggestions for future episode topics! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

100: The Book of Hobo Redemption

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:01:00 -0400

That's right, folks. It's the 100th episode of Double Edged Double Bill! Adam and Thomas are celebrating by giving two previously unchosen films a chance at redemption! First, a homeless Rutger Hauer shoots his way through Canadian drug lords in Hobo With a Shotgun. Then, a boy genius with a brain tumor plans an assassination for his mom in The Book of Henry. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What town would a Mos Eisley resident never travel to? Is Jacob Tremblay the ultimate cinematic manipulator? Which two films will they cover on next week's episode on Francis Ford Coppola? Well, pop your earbuds in for the 100th time and listen to find out!

99: Max Von Sydow Opens The Seventh Seal By Order of Judge Dredd

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:01:00 -0400

On March 8th 2020, the world lost the iconic actor Max Von Sydow. With an acting career that spans over 70 years, Double Edged Double Bill has no choice but to stan via devoting a whole episode to him. First up is Thomas' good pick The Seventh Seal, a true classic of cinema that's as intimidating as the spectre of Death itself. Then, there's Adam's bad pick of Judge Dredd which over shadows Sydow in favor of Sylvester Stallone one liners. Together, our duo answers the vital questions. Would Criterion Channel ever sponsor us? How much scenery can Armand Assante eat? Which two films will be given redemption for next week's milestone episode? Well take a break from your chess game with The Grim Reaper and listen in to find out!

98: Kurt Russell Opens a Stargate to Bone Tomahawk

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Kurt Russell is celebrating his day of birth today and so is Double Edged Double Bill! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are here to Russell up some thoughts on two films from this iconic actor's career. First up is the bad pick Stargate, which has a few good ideas except for giving Kurt little to chew on. Then there's the good pick Bone Tomahawk, where Kurt gets a lot to chew on in gory detail! Together, our duo answers all the vital questions. What happened to Matthew Fox? Is Stargate pro-interdimensional colonialism? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on the late great Max Von Sydow? Well, wash your hands and mutton chops as you listen to find out!

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97: A24 Tells Us a Swiss Army Ghost Story

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:01:00 -0400

Nothing says prestige like farting corpses and spooky ghost sheets! In honor of their upcoming film First Cow, Thomas Mariani and returning guest host Ryan Corderman talk about A24 productions this week on Double Edged Double Bill! The "bad" pick is Swiss Army Man, a tale of one young man's journey to acceptance via his flatulent corpse buddy. Then the good pick A Ghost Story, which confronts existential dread via the easiest Halloween costume of your childhood. Together, our duo answers the important questions. Are there actually any bad A24 movies? Can a corpse be adorable? What two films will they choose for next week's episode on Kurt Russell? Well pop some popcorn and put in your pencil eraser headphones to listen in and find out!

96: Cannon Films Gives Invasion U.S.A. A Death Wish 3

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is ready to fire a rocket launcher from the hip! Adam and Thomas are taking a look at two films from the infamous schlock machine production company Cannon Films! Cannon Films made all of your favorite films so-bad-they're-good films of the 1980s and our duo has two fantastic examples this week. First up is Invasion U.S.A., in which Chuck Norris and his two uzis stop communists by any means necessary. Then we have Death Wish 3, in which Charles Bronson massacres street thugs with all the strength a nonplussed 64 year old man can muster. Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. Does facial hair shield you from explosion blow back? How many dummies can fall from high buildings? Which two films will be discussed on next week's A24 episode? Well download this episode via bazooka shot to the ear to find out!

95: Bride of Frankenstein Meets The Mummy in a World of Gods and Universal Monsters

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:50:31 -0500

With a new version of The Invisible Man nearly here, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look back at the Universal Monsters! In true spooky fashion, Adam has mysteriously vanished, leaving the mysterious Ryan Corderman to sub in as the Ygor to Thomas' Dr. Frankenstein! First up is Thomas' good pick Bride of Frankenstein, the classic sequel that outdoes its original. Then Adam's lingering bad pick of The Mummy, the 2017 reboot that start-and-stops a new take on these monsters. Together, our duo answers all the important questions. Where could the Dark Universe have gone? How influential has Bride of Frankenstein been these past 85 years? What two films will be chosen for our next episode on films from the Cannon Film Group? Well, strap yourself on the slab and get a lightning bolt straight to your ears to find out!

94: John Travolta Can't Teach Old Dogs To Get Shorty

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is getting so weird as Thomas has chosen a topic that makes Adam's blood boil. In honor of his birthday, John Travolta - Adam's least favorite actor - is the subject dujour for the week. First up is the good pick Get Shorty, which even Adam can admit shows off the potential charm of Travolta & his co-stars. Then Thomas' bad pick Old Dogs brings nothing but maddening confusion to the table for both our hosts. Together, our duo finds the answers to vital questions. What makes the rare great John Travolta performance work? Why did Disney pay to produce the most mean spirited children's film of all time? Which two films will be chosen for next week's episode on the Universal Monsters? Well listen to this episode as you fly via John Travolta's private jet to find out!

93: The Glitter Apartment Romantic Comedy

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:23:12 -0500

Love is in the air and Double Edged Double Bill is in a romantic mood! Given Valentine's Day is near, Adam & Thomas are doing a romantic comedy episode! First is the good pick The Apartment, the multi-Oscar winning story of love, loss and Jack Lemmon faces. Then the bad pick is Glitter, a cursed film that's trying to be a romance but not necessarily a comedy. Together, Adam & Thomas answer the important questions. Which classic film is Glitter a secret remake of? Is Jack Lemmon the best actor to portray stuffiness? Are we really doing an episode about Adam's nemesis John Travolta next week? Well find that key under the mat and unlock the download for this week's episode now!

92: Joker Does His Swamp Thing for DC

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill returns DC Comics film adaptations in honor of Birds of Prey! Adam Thomas, Thomas Mariani and returning guest Torrey Depina are doing two unique adaptations after last time's Batman heavy picks. First up is the good pick of Swamp Thing, where Wes Craven steps out of horror films for a silly superhero romp. Then the bad pick Joker, which divides our trio in terms of quality as Todd Phillips gives Joaquin Phoenix free reign on a controversial DC character. Together, our trio answers some hard questions. Can Swamp Thing work for modern audiences? Is Robert De Niro a good talk show host? Which films will be chosen for next week's episode on romantic comedies? Well dance your way to the talk show desk to find out!

91: Bohemian Rhapsody In Gold on the Academy Network

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill has the envelopes ready to open! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani welcome back Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This to talk two films with multiple Academy Award nominations in honor the upcoming 92nd Oscars ceremony! The good pick is Network, a news media satire so accurate it deserves Best Documentary nom from a modern perspective. Then, the bad pick Bohemian Rhapsody in which Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury's Queen as a flashy way to disguise a hellish production. Both films give a lot for our trio to ponder. Can one separate art from artist? Is a podcaster also a broadcaster? Which two films will be chosen for next week's DC Comics episode? Well listen in for all the Radio Ga Ga to find out the answers!

90: Samurai Cop and Officer Alien Are On The Case

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill has a loose cannon double feature that'll bust this case right open! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are partners out to dissect two buddy cop films in honor of Bad Boys For Life! First, the good pick of Alien Nation as James Caan and alien Mandy Patinkin team up. Then, the so bad it's good pick of Samurai Cop where a wig wearing katana user and his reaction meme partner try to stop a drug ring lead by Robert Z'Dar's chin! Together, our partners solve the important questions of this case. Can one describe all the weird faces of Samurai Cop? Is Adam the true expert on dog cop cinema? Which two films will they discuss on next week's episode on Academy Award darlings? Well hop into our cop car and get ready for a ride along to find out!

89: John Carpenter's Memoirs of a Prince of Darkness

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500

John Carpenter has a birthday this week so we're programming a Double Edged Double Bill to celebrate! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along Dave West of Needless Things to talk about two of this iconic filmmaker's films. First, the good pick Prince of Darkness where Satan gets gooey and all hell breaks loose! Then the bad pick Memoirs of an Invisible Man, where Carpenter begrudgingly collaborates with Chevy Chase for a comedy with little laughs! Together, our trio answers all the important questions. Who would steal Tom Atkins' moustache? How false can an Amazon Prime plot description be? Which two films will become partners for next week's episode on Buddy Cop films? Well download this broadcast from the year 199 straight into your dreams to find out!

88: Best and Worst Films of the 2010s Part 2: Sorry To Bother You With Winter's Tale

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is ringing in the new year with another look back at films of the 2010s! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along returning guest Kaycee Jarrard to talk an odd double feature as well as counting down their own lists! First up is Winter's Tale, a bad pick where eternal Colin Farrell fall in love while Russell Crowe as a Popeye demon chases after him! Then Sorry to Bother You, a good pick that takes Lakeith Stanfield through a surreal satiric journey with a mind blowing twist! Our trio has so many questions to answer. Which films are on Thomas' worst films of the 2010s list? What films are on Adam and Kaycee's best films of the 2010s lists? What two films will be chosen for the next episode on John Carpenter? Well, board our magic flying horse named Horse to find out!

Read Thomas' Top 20 Films of 2019! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

87: Best and Worst Films of the 2010s Part 1: The Fanatic of Her

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:37:28 -0500

The end of the decade is oncoming. So, Double Edged Double Bill is finishing it with a two part bang! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani will spend two episodes on the best and worst of the decade. This will include their traditional one good movie and one bad movie as well as their first ever lists! First up is Adam's bad pick of The Fanatic, in which his mortal enemy John Travolta plays a horror fan with boundary issues to unintentionally silly effect. Then Thomas' good pick Her, where Spike Jonze predicts the future of A.I., romance and Joaquin Phoenix moustaches! Our duo answers all the important questions. What will be on Thomas' best films of the 2010s list? What will be on Adam's worst films of the2010s list? Which two films will be chosen for next week's thrilling part two look at this decade's cinema next week? Well boot up your adorable operating system to find out!

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86: The Irishman Finds Serenity In 2019

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:01:00 -0500

2019 is ending, but Double Edged Double Bill wants the last word! Joining Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani is film writer Brianna Zigler to talk two very divergent films from this strange year. First up is the bad pick Serenity, a thriller where Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway realize they may just be playthings in a boring game! Then, the good pick - as chosen by our listeners - The Irishman in which Martin Scorsese examines mob culture and reveals the sad lonely existence it leads to. So fun for the whole family! Plus, our trio answers all sorts of important questions. When did The McConaissance truly end? What has Robert De Niro done beyond the Dirty Grandpa Cinematic Universe? What two films will Adam & Thomas pick for next week's first episode looking back at the past decade? Well listen in to find out!

85: The Simpsons Turn 30: A Proud Rags to Riches Story

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 00:01:00 -0500

30 years ago, The Simpsons started and an iconic piece of pop culture was born. So iconic in fact that Double Edged Double Bill is breaking their usual movie schtick to talk about it! Adam and Thomas are covering four episodes that show the highs and lows of this TV institution. First up, the good picks of Marge Be Not Proud and Team Homer that show us just how much our favorite animated family can make us laugh and cry. Then, the bad picks of Simpsons Bible Stories and Moe Goes From Rags to Riches which showed us how much the show can just make us cry. Plus, our duo posits all the important questions. Which animated classic show has Adam never seen? Which Simpsons voice actor makes us feel sad? Is there really another episode on the films of 2019 coming up later this week?! Well grab a Duff and settle in for a real Bonestorm of an episode!

84: Disney + The Rocketeer = Country Bears

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Done marathoning The Mandalorian for the fourth time? Then why not listen to the newest Double Edged Double Bill? This week, Adam and Thomas take a look at the back catalogue of Disney+ with the help of returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael. First up the good feature is The Rocketeer, an underrated superhero film long before the studio owned a single Marvel character. Then our bad feature of The Country Bears, a forgotten attempt from Disney to turn a theme park attraction into a film that leaves one of our hosts speechless. Still, our intrepid heroes answer quite a few questions. Which The Office character sidelines as a nightclub singer? When did Christopher Walken embrace his silliness? Why are all the rules of the show being broken for next week's episode on The Simpsons? Listen to our super bear jamboree of an episode to find out!

To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Voting for the good pick on our 2019 Wrap Up episode runs from December 4th and ends December 11th! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

83: Holmes and Watson Investigate a Deathtrap Mystery

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:01:00 -0500

The game is afoot on Double Edged Double Bill! Inspector Thomas Mariani and Dr. Adam Thomas are on the case investigating two mystery films in honor of Knives Out. First is the bad film Holmes and Watson, a comedy that has mysteriously misplaced its laughs. Then the good film Deathtrap, which throws so many twists at us that one's neck may snap. This prompts our duo to ask many questions. What does Will Ferrell do with his career now? Does Batman run Halliburton? Which two films will they discuss on next week's Disney+ episode? Well stick around before a murder most foul occurs to find the answers!

Listen to Thomas talk Knives Out and Rear Window on the latest episode of The Horror Returns! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Voting for the good pick on our 2019 Wrap Up episode runs from December 4th and ends December 13th! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

82: Martin Scorsese Presents Gangs of Shutter Island

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Martin Scorsese is bringing The Irishman to Netflix this Thanksgiving. Naturally, there's enough room to stuff in a Double Edged Double Bill between the turkey and mashed potatoes. Adam and Thomas dig into two less discussed films from the acclaimed director. First up, the good pick of Gangs of New York which may be too ambitious for its own good. Then, the bad pick Shutter Island unravels more mysterious than expected. Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Is Ray Romano a Muppet? Can Leonardo DiCaprio do accents? What will be picked for next week's episode on mystery films? Get all that Scorses-a sauce out of your ears and listen to find out!

81: Tom Hanks in Joe Versus The Apollo 13

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Tom Hanks has received many honors over his career. Now, his most biggest honor of all: being the subject on Double Edged Double Bill! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani give the icon his due in honor of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood! First up, the bad feature Joe Vs. The Volcano where five different plots fight for supremacy. Then the good feature Apollo 13, where Tom Hanks solidifies himself as "America's Dad"in this true story of space heroism. Plus, our hosts answer all the important questions. Can we put Lloyd Bridges in a mech suit? Do astronauts get BFF bracelets? Which two films will they talk about on next week's Martin Scorsese episode? Well board onto our episode to find out!

80: The Platoon Revolution War

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is shipping off for a war film double feature! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani suit up for two very different cinematic depictions of war. First up is the bad feature Revolution, where America is born with help from a highly miscast Al Pacino. Then the good feature Platoon, where a cast of future stars experience the madness of Vietnam as seen from veteran Oliver Stone. Together, our duo answers all the important questions. Would Adam Sandler in drag improve Revolution? Was Keith David ever really young? Which two films will they choose for next week's episode on Tom Hanks? Well get in line and march off to download this episode, soldier! Ten-hut!

Hear Adam talking I Spit on Your Grave and Ms. 45 on the latest episode of Desmond's Flicks! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

79: Arnold Schwarzenegger Hopes You Don't Recall Junior

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in theaters with Terminator Dark Fate so he's getting the Double Edged Double Bill treatment! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring along returning guest James Rodrigues to talk all about the Austrian action hero. First up is their good feature Total Recall, where Paul Verhoeven got to make a heady sci-fi action film with all the guts & glory that Arnold brings. Then, their bad feature is the comedy Junior where Arnold plays a pregnant man... and takes it seriously? Together, our trio answers all the important questions. Is Michael Ironside a "snacc"? Why isn't Randy Newman on the Junior soundtrack? What two films will the show cover on next week's war films episode? We'll see you at the podcast party to find out, Richter!

78: Freddy Krueger Gives You A Final New Nightmare on Elm Street

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Are you ready for Freddy? Yes, A Nightmare on Elm Street is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. So, Double Edged Double Bill is unfurling the red & green carpet as Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by Desmond Alexander Peel of Desmond's Flicks to wrap up October with two films featuring horror icon Freddy Krueger. First up for our trio is the bad pick of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare, which gave the Elm Street franchise a less than respectful send off. Then their good pick New Nightmare, where Wes Craven returned to give the gloved slasher a meta contextual makeover. Plus, our Dream Warriors answer all the important questions. Why does Freddy look like an action figure? Did Wes Craven will an earthquake into existence? What will the two films be for next week's episode on Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well listen to the podcast of your dreams to find out!

77: Trick R Treat Ft. Snoop Dogg

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Welcome to another Double Edged Double Bill, boils and ghouls! This week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani continue the spooky season with an episode on horror anthology films! First up is the bad feature Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror, one of the worst films our duo has ever covered. Then, our boys squeal with delight over the good feature Trick R Treat, one of the best films covered for the show. So much like your average horror anthology, it's a mixed bag. This leads to our duo asking many questions. Does Anson Mount play the worst character in cinematic history? Is Dylan Baker a leather vampire daddy fetishist? What will the next two films be for next week's episode on the A Nightmare on Elm Street series? Well tune in for two terrifying tales to find out, kiddies!

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76: Slither Around Those Freaks of Nature

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Horror comedy is a pretty niche subgenre. Luckily, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are part of that niche and celebrate it this week in honor of Zombieland 2 coming out! First up on their Double Edged Double Bill is the bad film Freaks of Nature, where our duo is gobsmacked at all the hilarious people in this unfunny production. Then, the boys discuss their love for the nasty yet highly entertaining Slither as their good film. Our duo also asks all the important questions. How many hats is too many? Which Muppet does Lloyd Kaufman most resemble? What two films will they discuss on next week's horror anthology episode? Well calm down your laughs so you can hear all about it now!

75: Prepare A Burial Ground for the Cemetery Man of Italian Horror

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Mamma Mia! It's a spicy episode of Double Edged Double Bill! This week, born Italian Thomas Mariani receives an education on Italian Horror cinema from not-at-all Italian Adam Thomas. The first lesson centers on our bad film Burial Ground wherein poorly dubbed Italian folks run away from zombies. Then we change course to our good film Cemetery Man in which a British man tries to fight zombies, love and his own descent into madness. This Italian Horror mini-course will answer all your questions. Why does that young boy look like he's 45 years old? Is Super Mario a co-host of this podcast now? What will the films be for next week's episode on horror comedies? Well make yourself a pizza pie and dig right in to find out!

74: Clive Barker Says Candyman Will Rex Your Teeth

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Happy Birthday, Clive Barker! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani kick off the Halloween season by talking two adaptations of the horror author's work with guest Scott Crawford. First up is the bad feature Rawhead Rex. A film so bad it made Barker take up directing. Then, the good feature is Candyman which our crew agrees is far better than your typical slasher. Plus, our trio asks the important questions. What does a demon have against kitchens? Why does Virginia Madsen keep picking up bloody knives? Which two films will be picked for next week's episode on Italian Horror? Well, follow the buzzing sound of bees to find out!

73: Kevin Smith Preaches the Dogma of Yoga Hosers

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Given Jay & Silent Bob Reboot is near, Adam Thomas & Thomas Mariani dedicated a Double Edged Double Bill to Kevin Smith! Special guest Rafe Telsch of the new podcast Have Not Seen This joins in to talk about all things View Askew! First is Thomas' good pick Dogma, where mixing religious commentary with dick jokes feels natural. Then there's Adam's bad pick of Yoga Hosers, which is the target of universal loathing... except for one of the three people on this episode! Plus, our trio answers the important questions. Is Kevin Smith responsible for this show existing? Is there a classic literature influence over Yoga Hosers? What are the picks for next week's episode on Clive Barker? Snooch to the nooch that is your podcast player and find out!

72: Sylvester Stallone Pays Cash to Tango in Cop Land

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:01:00 -0400

With Rambo: Last Blood oncoming, Double Edged Double Bill is doing an episode about Sylvester Stallone! First, Adam & Thomas cover the good pick Cop Land, showing Sly's nuances as an actor. Then, our duo talk the "bad" pick Tango & Cash, where Stallone and Kurt Russell give 1980s excess a grand finale. Together, Adam & Thomas connect the Stallone Cinematic Universe, honor Harvey Keitel keeping it in his pants & pick the films for next week's episode on Kevin Smith! So sit in your cop car and get ready to listen to us while you tango!

Hear Adam & Thomas guest on The Horror Returns! To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, on Facebook and send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe or rate us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or The ESO Network!

71: A Piranha Can Throw a Brick II: A Directorial Debut

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Every director starts somewhere. So this week, we're looking at two very different directorial debuts! First up the bad pick Piranha II: The Spawning, showing how James Cameron went from rubber fish to box office billions. Then the good pick Brick, where Rian Johnson went from high school noir to a galaxy far far away. Together, hosts Adam Thomas & Thomas Mariani praise Lance Henriksen's sultry voice, examine Joseph Gordon-Levitt's odd career and pick films for next week's double bill of Sylvester Stallone!

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

70: Rutger Hauer Flies a Ladyhawke Over Dracula In 3D

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Earlier this year, we lost Rutger Hauer. Hauer performed in many films of varying quality over five decades, so Adam and Thomas are spotlighting two examples tonight. First is Thomas' bad pick Dracula 3D, one the worst films ever covered on this show. Then, Adam's good pick Ladyhawke an underrated 80s fantasy gem. Together our heroes recommend a slice at Dario Argento's pizza parlor, puzzle over how to reload a crossbow and pick the films for next week's episode on directorial debuts. Now give this one a listen before it transforms into a hawke and flies away!

69: Why Don't Vampire & Frankenstein Girls Play Nice In Hell?

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:01:00 -0400

This week, Double Edged Double Bill is discussing two bizarre films from Japan. First is Thomas' good pick Why Don't You Play In Hell, which combines renegade filmmaking & yakuza ultraviolence to hilarious effect! Then, Adam's bad pick of Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl where ultraviolence is the least offensive thing on this film's mind. Together, our heroes paint a house gore red, reveal a tragic origin story involving Meow Mix and pick the films for next week's episode on the late Rutger Hauer. So grab your Japanese to English dictionary and interpret the meaning as you listen in!

If you’re in the Atlanta, GA area for Labor Day Weekend (August 30th – September 2nd), make sure to check out Thomas at DragonCon! Here’s his panel schedule for the Horror and Urban Fantasy Tracks:

Apocalypse Now? A Good Omens Fan Panel (Fri 07:00 pm in Chastain 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Blair Witch Legacy (Fri 10:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Horror of Scooby Doo (Sat 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (Sat 08:30 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel followed by a screening of the film with a live score by Valentine Wolfe!)
What We Do In The Shadows Fan Panel (Sun 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)

Hear Adam & Thomas guest on the Earth Station One podcast and just Thomas guest on Desmond's Flicks. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

68: 1999 - The Year of Ghost Dog Days

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:01:00 -0400

1999 was a major year for film. Plenty of beloved blockbusters and future cult classics came from this final year in the 20th century. Now, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are here to talk two films from this iconic year in cinema with special guest Lance Langford of The Horror Returns podcast! For the good feature, Adam picked Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai which features Forest Whitaker fighting the mob with a katana in the chillest way possible. Then, Thomas' bad pick End of Days in which Arnold Schwarzenegger fights the devil in the most baffling way possible. Together, our trio spews love for ice cream scooping Frenchmen, wonders how many times Arnold has to jump, makes a big announcement about the podcast and picks the films for next week's episode on Japanese Cinema! So get into your time machine and get ready to party like it's 1999 while listening to us!

Apocalypse Now? A Good Omens Fan Panel (Fri 07:00 pm in Chastain 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Blair Witch Legacy (Fri 10:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Horror of Scooby Doo (Sat 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (Sat 08:30 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel followed by a screening of the film with a live score by Valentine Wolfe!)
What We Do In The Shadows Fan Panel (Sun 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)

67: Cate Blanchett in An Ocean of 8 Hannas

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Cate Blanchett is one of our greatest working actresses. So in honor of her new film Where'd You Go Bernadette, Double Edged Double Bill hosts Adam Thomas & Thomas Mariani are covering a double bill of two films from her varied filmography. First up is Adam's bad pick Ocean's 8, the heist film spin off which sparks mild disagreement between our duo over how it qualifies for "bad." Then our discusses Thomas' good pick Hanna, the action/fairy tale that displays Cate's talents at deception, manipulation and unspecific Southern accents. So put on your most fabulous outfit and give it a listen!

If you're in the Atlanta, GA area for Labor Day Weekend (August 30th - September 2nd), make sure to check out Thomas at DragonCon! Here's his panel schedule for the Horror and Urban Fantasy Tracks:

Apocalypse Now? A Good Omens Fan Panel (Fri 07:00 pm in Chastain 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Blair Witch Legacy (Fri 10:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
The Horror of Scooby Doo (Sat 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (Sat 08:30 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel followed by a screening of the film with a live score by Valentine Wolfe!)
What We Do In The Shadows Fan Panel (Sun 01:00 pm in Peachtree 1-2 at the Westin hotel)

66: Guillermo del Toro Presents Don't Be Afraid of the Cronos

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:02:28 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is dedicating an entire episode to visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined this week by del Toro super fan Alejandra Gonzalez to talk two diverse films from the prolific writer/director/producer. First up is their good feature Cronos, Guillermo del Toro's sparse directorial debut that showcased his love of genre, family & Ron Perlman early on. Then, their bad feature Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, which del Toro only wrote & produced... which shows. Together, our trio are stunned by the amount of puns they can dish out, are horrified by Guy Pearce's hair and perplexed by their picks for next week's episode on Cate Blanchett! So crawl into the most gorgeously creepy corner of the basement and share an ear bud with your favorite misunderstood monster so you can both listen in!

Make sure to check out Thomas doing panels for the Horror and Urban Fantasy tracks at Dragon Con! To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

65: No Pain, No Gain, No Holds Barred

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:02:51 -0400

It's time for Thomas Mariani and Adam Thomas to get in the ring for another round of Double Edged Double Bill! With Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw coming out as a vehicle for a certain pro-wrestler-turned-actor, our duo takes on a double bill of films starring pro-wrestlers! First up is their bad feature No Holds Barred, a giant tribute to wrestler and controversial human/gas station hot dog hybrid Hulk Hogan. Then, their good feature Pain & Gain, which our heroes argue isn't just the best film for pro-wrestler turned star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson & director Michael Bay, but may just be the most brutally dark satire of our modern age. Together, our duo dare to address big issues like Tiny Lister Jr's eyebrow maintenance, Dwayne Johnson's even more massive proportions and picking the films for next week's episode on Guillermo del Toro. So grab your folding chairs and get ready to slam down on that download button! OH YEAH!

64: Quentin Tarantino Presents A Death Proof Jackie Brown

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Quentin Tarantino doesn't make films too often. So, to celebrate the release of Once Upon a Time In Hollywood this week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are looking back at the influential filmmaker's filmography with special guest Christian Alvarez! First up is their good pick Jackie Brown, which our trio praises as underrated and nuanced. Then, there's much debate over how bad their bad feature Death Proof is, a highly stylized tribute to 70s exploitation that may be too faithful to its influences. Together, our trio answers all the important questions. Is Jackie Brown peak De Niro face? Is Death Proof a prequel to Drive? What are Adam & Thomas' picks for next week's episode on pro-wrestlers in film? Well, put in that 8 track and get ready for one hell of a double bill, baby!

63: The Island of Dr. Highlander - Films Worth Remaking

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Hollywood keeps remaking movies that don't need to be remade, like a photorealistic The Lion King remake we're getting this week. So, for this week's Double Edged Double Bill, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are suggesting two films that would be worth a new take! First up is Highlander, the fantasy action film that Thomas argues could benefit from better action and less miscasting of Frenchmen playing Scottish. Then, Adam argues the 1996 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau has the definitive version of a classic story with a less ego & more empathy for animal/human hybrids. Together, our duo tries to make sense of a Scottish man playing a Spaniard from Egypt, wonders what movie Marlon Brando was in and picks the films for next week's episode on Quentin Tarantino. So listen in for pitches of what could be!

62: Goonies R Not Good Enough for Strange Days - Overrated vs Underrated Part Deux

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:01:00 -0400

After their last excursion into the world of overrated & underrated cinema, Adam Thomas & Thomas Mariani are returning to spark controversy with their hot takes on Double Edged Double Bill yet again! This time, the duo is joined by guest Desmond Peel of the Desmond's Flicks Podcast and YouTube channel for this strange randomly decided double header. First up, Adam's underrated choice of Strange Days, the Kathryn Bigelow film where she got the villain of Schindler's List to play a VR used car salesman. Then, Thomas' overrated choice of The Goonies, which will likely send an angry mob of '80s kids to his door. Together, our trio pitches their Tom Arnold podcast, reveals Adam's crippling One Eyed Willy related debt and picks the films for next week's episode all about films that deserve to a remake. So hook up your SQUID headset and dial into our show, ya Goonies!

Check out Thomas talking Midsommar and The Wicker Man on The Horror Returns! To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

61: Replicas of Us in 2019 So Far

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 01:01:00 -0400

2019 has hit the halfway mark and Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating with a good and not-so-good film from the first six months of the year! First up, Adam Thomas' bad pick that the listeners voted for is Replicas, the Keanu Reeves film from 2019 no one wants to bring up in his modern Keanu-ssance. Then, our good feature that was Thomas Mariani's choice is Jordan Peele's second feature Us, in which Lupita Nyong'o leads a strong double header cast to scary heights. Together, Adam & Thomas wonder how Keanu relates to today's Cardi B obsessed youth, highlight the aristocratic nature of physical media owners and pick the films for next week's episode revisiting Overrated & Underrated movies! So share an Airpod with your horrific duplicate of science gone mad and listen in!

60: Aliens Resurrection: Xenomorphobia Runs Rampant!

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Alien turns 40 this year and Double Edged Double Bill is celebrating by covering two entries in this bizarre yet enduring franchise! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani both love the sci-fi/horror/action tales of Xenomorphs and Ellen Ripley... to varying degrees. First up, the good feature & second film in the series Aliens, which made Sigourney Weaver an action legend and James Cameron the titan he is today. Then, the bad feature is Alien Resurrection, where a snarky Joss Whedon screenplay and a visionary French director clash to form a sultry Xeno/Ripley hybrid. Together, our duo laughs hysterically at Jenette Goldstein's "authentic" makeup, confirm Dan Hedaya's status as Hollywood's hairiest man and pick the films for next week's episode on 2019 So Far! So download the podcast now before that xenomorph blood burns your hand off!

59: Pixar Presents Up Yours, Good Dinosaur

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:01:00 -0400

As we all prepare to open our toy boxes again for Toy Story 4, Double Edged Double Bill is doing a double feature from everyone's favorite Disney subsidiary Pixar Animation Studios! Adam and Thomas are joined by guest James 'Rodders' Rodrigues as he classes up the show with his British accent. First up is the good film Up, which drives our trio to tears from it's famous start to it's underrated finale. Then, the bad feature The Good Dinosaur, which feels almost unfinished compared to other Pixar films. Together, our trio makes this an unofficial Christopher Plummer stan podcast, recommends playing with Fisher Price toys on hallucinogens, pitch the Pixar slasher film and picks the films for next week's episode on the Alien franchise. So tie those balloons to your house and give us a listen while you soar over the city!

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Remember to vote for our bad film pick on the 2019 So Far episode by June 19th! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

58: Samuel L. Jackson in The Caveman's Jumper

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most ubiquitous actors working today. So, given he's returning to screens for the fourth time this year with Shaft, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are here to do a double header of films from his filmography alongside returning guest Shakyl Lambert of Seequels podcast and OneOfUs.net! First up, our good film is The Caveman's Valentine. What? You've never heard of the classic mystery/thriller where Jackson plays a cave dwelling homeless man trying to solve a murder before? Well, neither ha 2/3rds of our crew. Then, our bad feature is Jumper, in which a teleporting Hayden "Anakin Skywalker" Christensen is hunted down by a bleach blonde Jackson. Together, our trio compare the integrity of Samuel's wigs, drive Adam to his breaking point and pick the films for next week's episode on Pixar. So jump right into this episode before Samuel L. Jackson starts cursing at you!

57: 50 Shades of Evil Within Troubled Productions

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Making films can be rough. Budgets inflate, personalities clash, directors are on meth. Movie magic doesn't come easy. That is exactly what Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are dissecting this week on Double Edged Double Bill! This week, in honor of X-Men: Dark Phoenix shambling to theaters following a delays & reshoots, it's all about films with troubled productions. First up, our good feature The Evil Within, a horror film that took 15 years of production while being made by reclusive billionaire and meth addict Andrew Getty. Then, our bad feature is 50 Shades of Grey, the massively popular yet universally loathed erotic thriller which had author E.L. James hovering over the entire production. Together, our hosts ponder how to explain surreal nightmares, debate the investment of Dakota Johnson and pick the films for next week's episode on Samuel L. Jackson. So tune in now before this podcast goes even more over budget!

Listen to Thomas' guest spots on the podcasts We Forgive You and The Horror Returns. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

56: Godzilla vs Ghidorah: All Kaiju Revenge Parade

Tue, 28 May 2019 01:01:00 -0400

With Godzilla: King of the Monsters stomping into theaters this week, Double Edged Double Bill is covering a bizarre kaiju two-fer. Adam Thomas, Thomas Mariani and returning guest Sam Brutuxan are here two discuss two films featuring the massive lizard. First up is the good feature Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster, in which Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra tag team to defeat the titular tri-headed dragon while a princess from Venus is chased by assassins. Then the bad feature Godzilla's Revenge, in which a young boy dreams of hanging out with Godzilla and his son while he is kidnapped from his home unsupervised by his working parents. Fun for the whole family! Together, our trio worries about Godzilla's reproductive health, praises the most underrated kaiju Giant Condor and pick the films for next week's episode on Troubled Productions! So Go Go parade through Tokyo with us, won't you?

Buy a copy of Sam's book The Quietus Breaker: Brother Death on Amazon and read his blog Lounging Lizard. Also listen to Thomas talk about Brightburn and Superman: The Movie as a guest on The Horror Returns podcast. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

55: Will Smith In Men In Focus

Tue, 21 May 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Witness Double Edged Double Bill going Big Willy Style over actor/rapper/blue boy enthusiast Will Smith! To celebrate the release of Disney's new Aladdin, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are talking two films on the opposite sides of quality from Mr. Fourth of July himself. First, the bad feature Focus, in which Smith plays off his future Suicide Squad co-star Margot Robbie as a con artist. Remember it? Neither do our hosts! Then, our good feature of the original Men In Black, the film that solidified Smith as a bonafide star alongside his perfect straight man Tommy Lee Jones. Together, our duo are baffled by elaborate con games, divided over the effectiveness of Linda Fiorentino and excited to pick their choices for next week's episode about Godzilla films. So put on those airpods that you make look good and listen to us "Woooo" and "Haha Haha" about the Fresh Prince himself!

54: Keanu Reeves Is Tai Chi Dracula

Tue, 14 May 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is doing an episode about Keanu Reeves in honor of John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum coming out? Whoa! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring back returning guest & massive Keanu stan Heather Thomas on to talk two films in Mr. Reeves' extensive and varied filmography. First up is our good feature Man of Tai Chi in which Keanu took his first stab as a director while playing a Bond villain running an underground fighting ring in China. Then, our "bad" feature is Bram Stoker's Dracula, a film all three of our hosts really like... but will fully admit it's largest flaw is Keanu Reeves playing stoic Englishman Jonathan Harker. Together, our trio explains how to train a child to perform wire work choreography, ponder how much baby powder is in grey haired Keanu's 'do and pick our films for next week's topic all about Will Smith! So download our most triumphant episode and party on, dudes!

Listen to Keanu Believe It here. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

53: Scott Pilgrim Vs. Chun-Li - The Legend of Video Game Cinema

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Insert your coins and grab your controllers because Double Edged Double Bill is doing video game inspired films this week in honor of Detective Pikachu. Now, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are both well aware of how bad most films adapted from video games are. Their bad feature Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li exemplifies that succinctly. So, the two of them opened up the qualifications to films with video game aesthetics, which fits perfectly for our good feature Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Together, our Player 1 & Player 2 puzzle over Chris Klein's massive nostrils, consider joining the Vegan Police and pick the films for next week's episode that's all about Keanu Reeves. So press start now to get in on all this combo breaking back & forth!

52: Marvel Cinematic Universe Will Ragnarok Your Iron, Man

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 21:01:00 -0400

We're all still in the glow of Avengers Endgame blowing our minds (no spoilers here, so don't worry). Yet, there's another major finale to focus on: the end of the first year of Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate 52 straight weeks of episodes, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are returning to the subject of the very first episode with the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside special guest Ryan Corderman! The good feature for our trio is Thor Ragnarok, the third Thor film that radically reinvented the Thor character by making him fun. Then our "bad" feature is the highly divisive Iron Man 3, which even our hosts can't universally agree on. Together our Avengers assemble to marvel at how thicc Hulk is, hear as Adam becomes everything he hates and pick the films for next week's topic on video game inspired films! Tune in now before the episode turns to dust!

Listen to Thomas talk Batman Forever and the rest of Joel Schumacher's filmography on Zackman Forever. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

51: Escape from Inside Llewyn Davis: A Redemption Song

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:01:00 -0400

By the very nature of Double Edged Double Bill's format - in which Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani each have two films & have one from those pairs selected as the good and bad portion of a double feature - many potential films from previous episodes are left by the wayside. Given they've passed the 50 episode mark, our duo has decided to give two previous losers of the draw a chance at the spotlight. First the good feature is Inside Llewyn Davis, Thomas' alternative choice from their Coen Brothers episode. Then the bad feature is Escape from L.A., Adam's alternative choice from their dystopian fiction episode. Quite a double bill, huh? Together, our duo will advise Justin Timberlake to come to terms with his new dorky dad phase, pitch a Wyatt Russell take over of the Snake Plissken franchise and pick their films for next week's topic on the Marvel Cinematic Universe! So tune your guitars and play along with their ballad of redemption, ya post apocalyptic folkies!

50: Fantastic Mr. Monkeybone

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill turns the big 5-0 at 24 frames per second. Since the Laika title Missing Link came out recently, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by their returning animation enthusiast guest Scott Johnson to talk about two films featuring the artform of stop motion animation. First up is the good feature Fantastic Mr. Fox, where Wes Anderson brought his live action dollhouse aesthetic to a miniature landscape. Then, the bad feature is Monkeybone, in which Henry Selick's stop motion aesthetic was squandered on a lame fantasy comedy filled with crass humor and Brendan Fraser mugging. Together, our trio wonders how many corduroy jackets Mr. Anderson sacrificed, feels weird about heaping praise on Chris Kattan and picks the films for next week where our alternate choices from the last 50 episodes are given a chance at redemption! So get that cussin' cotton out of your ears and listen to the latest bout of chaos!

49: Red Sonja Of Oz - Return to Fantasy

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill returns to the realm of fantasy films! Along with returning guest Caitlin Turner, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani take a look at two fantasy films from the magical year of 1985! First is our bad feature Red Sonja, where Bridget Nielsen makes her awkward debut and Arnold Schwarzenegger is... briefly there. Then, our good feature is Return to Oz, the weird quasi sequel to the classic musical that Disney has tried to bury for being too dark. Together, this trio will marvel at the early stunt work of Ernie Reyes Jr, shudder at the dead eyes of The Scarecrow and pick their films for next week's episode on stop motion animation! Quick, download the episode now before Princess Mombi's headless body gets you!

Listen to Adam's appearance on The Horror Returns talking the old and new Pet Sematary here! To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

48: Spawn of the Ninja Turtles

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill has done episodes on Marvel and DC Comics adaptations, but what about the films based on comic books outside the big two? Given a new Hellboy movie is on the horizon along with several other comic book films this month, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani decided to do a double feature of independent comic book film adaptations with returning guest Torrey Depina! The good feature is 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the first cinematic adaptation of the anthropomorphic shelled beings. The bad is 1997's Spawn which brought Todd McFarlane's edgy demonic character to life... before killing it pretty instantaneously. Together, our trio contemplates the brunch habits of Casey Jones, declares that Spawn was the origin point of CGI hate and pick the films for next week's episode where we revisit the fantasy film genre! So grab that last slice of pizza and listen in on this radical discussion!

47: Tim Burton‘s A Big Fish in an Ape Planet

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 01:02:29 -0400

Put on your black and white stripes, you pale loners! It's time for Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani to talk two films from director Tim Burton because Dumbo is coming out! The good feature is Big Fish, Burton's underrated bid for Oscar gold that will make you cry. Then, the bad feature is his very odd attempt to remake Planet of the Apes that will also make you cry... for different reasons. Plus, our duo grimaces over the idea of a CG deaged Jack Nicholson, marvels at the conceit of a Tim Burton/Arnold Schwarzenegger collab and picks the films for next week's episode on non-DC or Marvel comic book adaptations! So stop listening to that Danny Elfman playlist on a loop and switch over to us now!

46: Nothing But Prestige

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:01:00 -0400

Are you watching closely? Do you see double? Well, you certainly are seeing Double Edged Double Bill's new episode! Given Jordan Peele's new film Us is coming out this week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are covering a double header of films where actors play multiple roles. Our good film is Christopher Nolan's The Prestige, in which both Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play dual roles while dueling with each other in the world of stage magic. Then, our bad feature is Nothing But Trouble, in which Dan Aykroyd directs himself and John Candy in multiple roles for an uniquely laugh-free comedy. Or whatever the hell that film is. Plus, our duo grapples with Nolan's phobia of digital video, tries to fight off the nausea induced by horrific man babies and picks their double header for next week's episode on Tim Burton! Hopefully you're listening in for all the secrets.

Hear Thomas on the Horror Returns Podcast's March Madness Best Kill episode here. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please subscribe to or rate us on platforms like iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher!

45: Death Race to Brazil - A Dystopia of 2050

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 01:01:00 -0400

The year is 2050. The world is in chaos. People are at each other's throats in divisive opinion. Humanity's future looks bleak. Stupidity and bureaucracy reign supreme over thought and compassion. So... it's pretty similar to 2019. Still, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are here to parse out a Double Edged Double Bill all about dystopian fiction films in honor of Captive State coming out. Our good pick is Terry Gilliam's Brazil, a darkly humorous Orwellian nightmare. Our bad pick is Death Race 2050, Roger Corman's return to the his malicious satire racing classic but with more green screens and half hearted Malcolm McDowell. Plus, our duo praises Robert De Niro's masterful work in Dirty Grandpa, guesses the conditions of Malcolm McDowell's riders provisions and does the picking for next week's topic on films where actors play multiple roles. Listen in now before society crumbles. You've got at least an hour and fourteen minutes until that happens, right?

44: A Sucker Punch Gone Haywire

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:01:00 -0500

With Captain Marvel soaring her way into theaters to punch skrulls in the face, Double Edged Double Bill decided to dedicate an episode to female led action films. Hosts Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by Sara Sorrentino, Associate Editor at Talk Film Society and host of podcasts like Seequels and We Forgive You. The good feature for our trio is Steven Soderbergh's Haywire, in which Gina Carano kicks actors with major name recognition in the face for double crossing her. Then, everyone regrets their life decisions while digging into the bad feature Sucker Punch. Plus, Zack Snyder's original Superman costume plans, Michael Fassbender's choked transformation into Ben Mendelsohn and the picks for next week's episode on Dystopian Future films. So body slam whatever obstacles may be in your way so you can download this episode now!

43: Dick Miller Is Demon Knight of the Chopping Mall

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:01:00 -0500

About a month ago, we lost the unsung hero of cult cinema Dick Miller. A character actor who worked for six decades with directors like Roger Corman, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese and so many more. In honor of this legendary actor, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by The Podcast By The Cemetery host Scott Crawford to discuss two films featuring Mr. Miller. First up is our charmingly bad pick from 1986 Chopping Mall, which has Miller being killed by cartoonish lightning animation. Then, our underrated good feature from 1995 Tales From The Crypt Presents Demon Knight, which features Miller at his most scary. Plus, our trio answers all the burning questions. Is there any actual chopping in Chopping Mall? What if the Cryptkeeper was a door-to-door bible salesman? What two films will be covered in next week's episode on female lead action films? Listen to find out!

42: The Winner Is: Driving In The Moonlight

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:01:00 -0500

It's awards season again and the Academy Awards are on the horizon. However, unlike that show, Double Edged Double Bill actually has hosts. Before the latest Best Picture winner is crowned though, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are looking back at a couple of winners of the past with returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael. First up is the winner from 2016 Moonlight as our good film. Then, playing the role of our bad film is the winner from 1989 Driving Miss Daisy. Plus, Adam's multiple Oscar baiting breakdowns, a special appearance by zombie Jessica Tandy and our picks for next week's episode honoring the recently departed Dick Miller. Listen in to make sure we read the envelopes correctly!

41: Somewhere In The Room

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:01:00 -0500

This week's Double Edged Double Bill is for all you lovers out there. With Valentine's Day coming up, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are getting lovey dovey for this double feature of romance films. The good film is Somewhere In Time, the sci-fi romance starring Christopher Reeve. Then, the bad film is the infamous cult so-bad-it's-good film The Room from writer/director/producer/star Tommy Wiseau. Along with these two features, our duo discusses Eminem related expectations in cinema, the vampiric finances of Tommy Wiseau and our picks for next week's episode on Best Picture Winners. So stop trashing your room and have a romantic evening with our latest discussion here!

40: Jim Carrey in I Love You, Number 23

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:01:00 -0500

25 years ago this week, Jim Carrey kicked off his stardom with one of the most insanely successful years for any comedy star. In 1994, he appeared in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber, three of the most successful comedies of the decade. So, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are celebrating that banner year's anniversary with a Jim Carrey double feature. First up, the good film is the massively underrated dramedy I Love You Phillip Morris, which our boys argue is Carrey's best performance. Then, the bad feature is The Number 23, Carrey's first attempt at a thriller which... isn't as well received. Our boys discuss the memory retention of saxophones, ponder who should have played Dr. Eggman and pick the two films for next week! Listen in on all the smokin' action right here!

39: Avatar of the Hunter - Overrated vs. Underrated

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0500

While the picks on Double Edged Double Bill tend to be subjective, we've reached a new level with this week's episode. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani have each picked a film they consider overrated and underrated respectively. The first film is Thomas' underrated film The Night of the Hunter, the 1955 thriller that inspired many a filmmaker yet isn't well known by the general public. Then, the discussion turns to Adam's overrated pick Avatar, the massive highest grossing movie of all time... that's left little cultural impact. Plus, where RL Stine ripped off his story structure, the supervillain origin story of James Cameron and our picking for next week's episode! Listen in here to determine if this show is underrated or overrated. Hell, we'd be surprised if it was rated in the first place!

38: Star Trek - Wrath of Generations

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0500

This week, our captains Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are going where no man has gone before: the Star Trek film franchise! Alright, plenty of Trekkers have been here before, but not our intrepid crew of the USS Double Edged Double Bill! Beaming aboard is returning guest and actual Trekker Kaycee Jarrard who will school Adam and Thomas as they venture into this double bill. First is the good feature Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which may be so good that it broke the potential of all Trek films to follow. Then, our bad feature is Star Trek Generations which brought Captains Kirk and Picard on screen together to... mixed results. Plus, crying over uniform adjustment, questions about Picard's love of Dickensian children and our picks for next week! Engage with us here!

37: M Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable Earth

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0500

As Glass hurtles towards theaters this week, writer/director M. Night Shyamalan is earning the greatest honor of his near three decades as a filmmaker. That's right; being the subject of a Double Edged Double Bill episode! Adam and Thomas are joined by make up artist and film fan Whitney Collazo to dissect two films from the infamous auteur. First, our good feature is the understated superhero origin story Unbreakable, which started the train that lead to Split and Glass. Then, our bad feature is After Earth, which sent the Will Smith and Jaden Smith train off the rails. Plus, the joys of subtle Samuel L. Jackson, what it feels like to be "DENIED" and our picking for next week's episode at the tail end! Listen here for all the turns and twists!

36: Torque of God - Coming This January

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0500

January is a glum time, especially at the theater. The first calendar month of the year gets a bad reputation as a dump month and with good reason. Movie studios celebrate the new year by releasing their worst leftover films into theaters. Yet, a few gems do slip through the cracks. That's why our latest Double Edged Double Bill is all about films released in January. Our good feature is City of God, the multiple Oscar nominated sprawling coming of age crime film that dramatizes the lethal criminal underground of the slums in Rio. Our bad feature is Torque, a parody and/or rip off of Fast and the Furious where we're not sure who is in on the joke. It's hard to tell the difference, ain't it? Well, tune in now for Ice Cube's anguish, an elaborate John Travolta discussion and our picks for next week's episode!

35: Blindspotting the Venom of 2018

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:01:00 -0500

Happy New Year! As we ring in 2019, it's still important to look back a bit at 2018. Specifically, the great and not-so-great films of the year. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are joined by returning guest Yonathan Habtemichael to discuss two notable films from the year on the latest Double Edged Double Bill. Our good feature is the underrated indie dramedy Blindspotting and the other is the mega hit Marvel blockbuster Venom. Very different films with more similarities than you'd think. Both take place in Northern California, both deal with protagonists suppressed by systems outside of their control and both focus on the duality of man. However, Blindspotting doesn't have Daveed Diggs bite into a live lobster and Venom doesn't feature Tom Hardy freestyling. Still, there's plenty of parallels to draw while our trio discusses other hits & misses of the year and picks their double feature for next week. Listen now to find out!

34: Fatal Goldmember

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Double Edged Double Bill is getting super serious about silliness for the last episode of 2018! Adam Thomas, Thomas Mariani and returning guest Heather Thomas are here to laugh with and at two spoof films in "honor" of the Will Ferrell vehicle Holmes and Watson in theaters! First up is our good feature Fatal Instinct, where comedy legend Carl Reiner takes the early 90s erotic thriller genre down a peg. Then our trio settles in for the bad feature Austin Powers In Goldmember, where Mike Myers mugs as four characters for the third entry in the comedy franchise. All this plus a rare humble Beyonce, a dissection of Armand Assante's comedic potential and the introduction of a format change for the show! So hold onto your golden keys and listen in!

Special thanks to Scott Johnson for the intro assist. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! We’re also now on Spotify!

33: DC Comics Presents Batman: The Phantasm Rises

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Welcome back to another Double Edged Double Bill, old chums! In honor of the release of Aquaman this week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are doing an episode on DC Comics adaptations... but mostly Batman. Yes, the luck of the Double Edged Double Bill ended up in The Caped Crusader's favor and our returning guest Scott Johnson is joining our Justice League of Discussion! Our good feature is the 1993 film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which our trio of heroes dares to say is perhaps the best Batman film ever! Meanwhile at the Legion of Doom, the podcast powered titans have a rousing battle over our "bad" feature The Dark Knight Rises, the contentious capper to the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy which results in the most divisive discussion on the show yet! So tune into this Bat Channel at the soonest Bat Time to find out where these superheroes fall in the grand scheme of things.

Thanks to Sam Brutuxan for the intro assist! To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! We’re also now on Spotify!

32: Clint Eastwood's Every Which World But Perfect

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Do you feel lucky, punks? Well then, why not press your luck with the latest episode of Double Edged Double Bill? This week in honor of the release of The Mule, we're doing an episode all about it's writer/star Clint Eastwood. Known for his tough guy roles and efficient directorial style, Clint Eastwood is cinematic icon who - for better or for worse - is still making films at age 88. Now, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani look into two very different movies of his career with their most recurring guest host Sam Brutuxan! First up, our good feature is the 1993 crime film A Perfect World which Eastwood directed and co-starred in alongside Kevin Costner. Then, our bad feature is the 1978 "comedy" Every Which Way But Loose which Eastwood didn't direct but did co-star alongside an orangutan. Same diff? Listen to find out!

31: Slay That Christmas Music, Otter Boy

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Happy Holidays, everyone! December is here and we've got a double header about as odd as a grab bag stocking on this week's Double Edged Double Bill. First up as our good feature is the 1977 Jim Henson Christmas special Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas. Then, our bad feature is the 2005 horror comedy film Santa's Slay starring wrestler Bill Goldberg as a killer Santa Claus. Yeah, it may be our strangest double feature yet. Singing furry animals and "funny" Christmas themed kills abound. Tis the season? Listen here with bells on!

30: Joe Dante's Looney Tunes Back In The Burbs

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Joe Dante has been making genre pictures for over forty years. In honor of his birthday this week, Double Edge Double Bill hosts Thomas Mariani and Adam Thomas are taking a look at two films in his storied filmography. Our good feature his underrated 1989 comedy The Burbs, wherein Tom Hanks leads a gang of wacky neighbors to find out the mysteries of the new weirdos next door. Then, our bad feature is Dante's 2003 film Looney Tunes: Back In Action, which studio meddling turned from potentially great madcap adventure into an uneven mess. All this and the question of what "body dialogue" will be revealed by listening in here!

29: Rocky V. The Natural: Double Bill of the Century

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Grab your hot dogs and six pack for the big game! With Creed II coming out this week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are doing a double bill of sports films! Even if our duo aren't huge sports people, they love a good sports film. For this week, that good film is the seminal baseball drama The Natural, which basically feels like the superhero origin film for a master of America's past time. Then in this corner, our fighters slug it in the ring with their bad boxing film Rocky V, the absolute low for the beloved sports franchise. Even after fighting wrestlers & giving robots away as gifts, Rocky Balboa hits a new low with this initial attempt at a finale. Thank God Creed came along. So sit in the stadium and listen to the amazing acoustics here!

Thanks to Dan Chambos for the intro for this episode. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! We're also now on Spotify!

28: Masters of the Willow Verse

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Gather, fare maidens and lordes. It's time for another Double Edged Double Bill! This week we're doing a double header of fantasy films, given Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is set to come out! Guest and fan of the show Dan Chambos joins Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani to look at films about magical realms. First, 1988's Willow where George Lucas rips himself off and gets the dynamic team up of Val Kilmer & Warwick Davis to keep it all together. Then, our hosts try to survive as 1987's Masters of the Universe drags us from Eternia and into Skeletor's hammy grasp. Listen to all this fantastical madness here!

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27: Barton Fink, You Ladykiller - A Coen Brothers Film

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:01:00 -0500

Need a Coen fix? We got you, Brothers. In honor of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs coming to Netflix soon, Double Edged Double Bill is doing an episode about the Coen Brothers. Our good feature is 1991's Barton Fink, in which every genre blends together as a writer gets writer's block. Our bad feature is their 2004 remake of The Ladykillers, which may not be as bad as some say, though it leaves a lot to be desired. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani appreciate all of the Coen Brothers nuances displayed in both films, but also examine how Joel and Ethan have evolved and even stayed stagnant in their careers. Listen here for all a cacophony of Coens discussions, guys!

Special thanks to our guest Shakyl Lambert for the intro assist. Also listen to Adam and Thomas on the latest episode of The Horror Returns talking Suspiria, both the original and the remake here. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

26: The Haunting of The Crazies House

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 01:01:00 -0400

For the final horror themed episode of October, Double Edged Double Bill is delving into horror remakes. With the new Suspiria closing in on release, Adam, Thomas and special guest Shakyl Lambert take a look at how right and how... not so right a horror remake can go. First up is 2010's The Crazies, a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film that pulled out all the stops to improve on what the master attempted before. Then our trio slogs through 1999's The Haunting, the blasphemous redo of the 1963 classic that stands as the poster child for what not to do when remaking a horror film. Plus, there's mention of a few other favorites, musings on who the real mastermind behind Michael Eisner's Disney era was and many Owen Wilson impressions to be heard. And you can listen to it all here. Oh wow!

Special thanks to Scott Crawford of The Podcast By The Cemetery for the intro assist. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

25: Sam Raimi Presents Drag Me To Darkman

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:01:00 -0400

Alright you primitive screwheads, listen up. THIS is Double Edged Double Bill! Our latest episode features Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani going head to head on a double feature of films directed by Sam Raimi! Raimi is best known as the man who revolutionized horror with The Evil Dead trilogy and opened the door for superhero films with his Spider-Man trilogy, but Adam, Thomas and special guest Scott Crawford of The Podcast By The Cemetery are covering two of his more obscure films. First, Raimi's return to horror from 2009 Drag Me To Hell, where Sam traded in his spider suit for an elderly lady's schall and flying dentures. Then, we go back to Mr. Raimi's first stab at the superhero genre with 1990's Darkman. Liam Neeson has an identity crisis with a variety of realistic masks and our hosts are divided on whether or not that's a good thing. Listen to them duke it out here!

Special thanks to Torrey Depina for the intro assist. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

24: Halloween - Season of the Water

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:01:00 -0400

Autumn leaves are falling. Pumpkins are being carved. Halloween is upon us. The Night He Came Home... for a Double Edged Double Bill! In honor of Michael Myers returning for a new Halloween film, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are doing a double header of films from the slasher franchise that kicked off 40 years ago with special guest Torrey Depina! First up is Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, the 1998 film that saw Jamie Lee Curtis returning to the role of Laurie Strode for a final battle with Michael... the first time. Then, the infamous Halloween III: Season of the Witch, featuring witchcraft magic instead of Michael Myers! But which is really the good and bad feature? Listen here to find out before The Shape catches you!

Special thanks to Kaycee Jarrard for the intro assist. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

23: Monster Squad Scared Stupid

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 01:01:00 -0400

Listeners beware, you're in for a scare! Well, hopefully more laughs than scares. This week on Double Edged Double Bill, we're talking about children's horror films in honor of Goosebumps 2 coming out. To examine these spooky films for kids, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani bring on their special guest Kaycee Jarrard! The trio's good film is The Monster Squad, the 1987 film that fulfills every kid horror fan's dream of fighting Dracula, Wolfman and The Mummy! Then, our heroes face against the power of Jim Varney's mugging in 1991's Ernest Scared Stupid! So gather round kiddies and take a listen to the latest episode... if you dare!

Special thanks to Lance Langford of The Horror Returns Podcast for his assist during the intro. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

22: Pontypool of the Dead

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:01:00 -0400

When the double bill theater is full, the dead will walk the lobby. On the first of several horror themed episodes for the month of October, Double Edge Double Bill is doing a twofor of zombie films. Joining hosts Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani this week is special guest Lance Langford from The Horror Returns Podcast! The trio's good feature this week is 2009's Pontypool, an underrated gem of the sub genre in which a shock jock DJ comes face to face with zombies who are turned by way of the English language. Then, their bad feature is the late great George A. Romero's less-than-great 2008 film Diary of the Dead. A found footage zombie film that dares to ask "How unlikeable and unengaging can we make our protagonists?" Sink your teeth into the latest episode to find out!

21: Burt Reynolds In Deliverance From Striptease

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 01:01:00 -0400

On September 6th 2018, the world lost a movie star. A Florida legend. A master of the moustache. Burt Reynolds was a massive icon who had a long storied career filled with high highs and low lows. So, with honor and respect, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani examine both sides of that coin on the latest Double Edged Double Bill. First is our good feature Deliverance, the 1972 classic that launched Reynolds' career. Then we take a gander at our bad feature the 1996 ensemble comedy Striptease, which came and went during Burt's decline. So, sit on your bearskin rug with a Coors and listen here to this retrospective on a true icon.

Read the tweet thread we referenced from Reynolds' Cop and a Half co-star Norman D. Golden II here. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

20: Jonah Hex and the Hostiles of the West

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:01:00 -0400

Yee-haw! It's time for another rootin' tootin episode of the Double Edged Double Bill! Our topic for this week is westerns and did we rustle up some varmints to cover for it. First up is the steampunk western DC comics adaptation Jonah Hex, which makes Wild Wild West look like The Searchers by comparison. Then, last year's Hostiles, a quiet contemplative western with a star studded cast that examines the frontier's relationship with Native Americans that's just as good as it is frustrating. So get ready to rustle up this episode and put it in your earbuds here, ya yellow bellied cow pie! Other western slang!

Special thanks to Yonathan Habtemichael for helping out with our intro. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

19: Predator 2: Alien Boogaloo

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:01:00 -0400

If it bleeds, we can double bill it. In honor of The Predator coming this week, Double Edged Double Bill is doing an episode all about the Predator franchise with special guest Yonathan Habtemichael. First up is our good feature Predator 2, which our crew mostly defends as an underrated follow up to the massively popular original film. Then, the underwhelming first attempt at Alien Vs Predator is our second feature. Yet, one person gets in a few defensive punches for it. Who is this mystery hero? Listen here and get ready to laugh all the way to the jungle... or the city... or the ancient underground pyramid. Wherever your prime hunting destination may be!

Special thanks to previous guest Torrey Depina for helping out with our intro. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! Plus, as mentioned in this episode, we are giving away sticker packs featuring out logo to those who contribute. Just email us at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com with a picture of your iTunes review and your mailing info (US residents only) and we’ll send you a sticker pack while our supplies last!

18: Indiana Jones and the Last Shock Treatment

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:01:00 -0400

In this 18th entry for the Double Edged Double Bill franchise, we are covering sequels! Specifically, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are going for two very different concepts of a sequel. First, the highly regarded second sequel in the Indiana Jones series, The Last Crusade. Then, the mostly obscure & vague-sorta-sequel to Rocky Horror Picture Show known as Shock Treatment. One film is regarded as one of the best sequels of all time while the other is an incredibly prescient mess. Which is which? Listen to have all the answers revealed!

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! Plus, as mentioned in this episode, we are giving away sticker packs featuring out logo to those who contribute. Just email us at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com with a picture of your iTunes review and your mailing info (US residents only) and we’ll send you a sticker pack while our supplies last!

17: The Killing of The Spirit of Film Noir

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:13:45 -0400

Out of the shadows and fog comes a new episode of Double Edged Double Bill! This week, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are covering the genre of noir! Our good feature is the 1956 Stanley Kubrick film The Killing while the bad feature is the 2008 neo-noir comic book adaptation from legendary comic book writer/artist gone bad Frank Miller called The Spirit. Joining our two intrepid detectives is a mysterious man of questionable motives Torrey Depina! Together, this trio will crack the big questions of this case. Did The Killing create the creepy clown mask? Why does The Spirit feature Nokia phone product placement? Is Frank Miller able to write a decent female character anymore? Put this episode in your trench coat pocket and find out!

If you’re in the Atlanta, GA area, come to Dragon Con (August 31st – September 3rd) where Thomas is doing panels for the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks! Below are the panels he’ll be on:

Fighting Unbeatable Evil: An Angel Fan Panel
Time: Sat 09/01 01:00 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 – Westin
Beetlejuice 30th Anniversary Panel
Time: Sat 09/01 07:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin
From Slayer to Hero: A Buffy Retropsective
Time: Sun 09/02 07:00 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 – Westin
Let the Right One In 10th Anniversary Panel
Time: Sun 09/02 08:30 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 – Westin

16: Muppets From America

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:15:09 -0400

Time to play the music and light the lights! In honor of Happytime Murders coming out this week, Double Edged Double Bill is doing a double feature all about puppet films. First up is our good feature Team America: World Police from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. This satire of Jerry Bruckheimer action flicks & post-9/11 politics is one of the more memed puppet productions out there, but does the satire still hold as solidly as it did 16 years ago? Then, the duo blasts off for Muppets From Space, the movie that killed the theatrical Muppets films for a decade. Is it out of this world or does it feel like a stuck up where the sun don't shine? Listen here to find out!

If you're in the Atlanta, GA area, come to Dragon Con (August 31st - September 3rd) where Thomas is doing panels for the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks! Below are the panels he'll be on:

Fighting Unbeatable Evil: An Angel Fan Panel
Time: Sat 09/01 01:00 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 - Westin
Beetlejuice 30th Anniversary Panel
Time: Sat 09/01 07:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 - Westin
From Slayer to Hero: A Buffy Retropsective
Time: Sun 09/02 07:00 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 - Westin
Let the Right One In 10th Anniversary Panel
Time: Sun 09/02 08:30 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 - Westin

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! Plus, as mentioned in this episode, we are giving away sticker packs featuring out logo to those who contribute. Just email us at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com with a picture of your iTunes review and your mailing info (US residents only) and we'll send you a sticker pack while our supplies last!

15: Steve Martin Is L.A. Bilko

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:11:25 -0400

Steve Martin is a comedic icon. An accomplished actor, stand up, writer and musician, Stephen Glenn Martin has brought the world so much joy and humor over the last several decades. So in honor of his 73rd birthday today, Thomas and Adam are devoting an episode of Double Edged Double Bill to him! First up is his 1991 feature L.A. Story, which was written by and stars Martin as a middle aged weatherman getting out of his depressive funk in the City of Angels and meeting the love of his life. Then, Martin's 1996 paycheck gig Sgt. Bilko which... may have been better than the title of the podcast would lead on. All this plus rumination on the late Phil Hartman, a plethora of cameos and the reveal of why this isn't a video podcast. Listen to these wild and crazy guys talk about it here!

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility! Plus, as mentioned in this episode, we are giving away sticker packs featuring out logo to those who contribute. Just email us at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com with a picture of your iTunes review and your mailing info (US residents only) and we'll send you a sticker pack while our supplies last!

14: Dagon Vs Orca - A Sea Creature Double Feature

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:45:12 -0400

The seven seas bring many a creature from the depths. Whether it's the Old Ones with tentacle features or a killer whale with vengeance on its mind, the oceans breed many an unsettling monster for us humans to face. Yes, in honor of The Meg, Double Edged Double Bill is doing a good old fashioned Sea Creature Double Feature. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani first contend with is Stuart Gordon's Dagon, an HP Lovecraft adaptation that brings on the spooky atmosphere and ghastly wet horrors from the deep. Then, the infamous 1977 Jaws rip off Orca. Basically, it's Moby Dick if the whale was Captain Ahab and the monster was an asshole fisherman played by Richard Harris. If you're confused, don't worry. They'll be plenty of whale exposition from Charlotte Rampling to catch you up to speed. Sit back and listen to a whale of a tale now!

Special thanks to previous guest Heather Thomas for assisting on the opening. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

13: Disney Presents Atlantis Down Under

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:21:29 -0400

Like a bolt out of the blue, our Disney episode is here for you! Thomas Mariani and Adam Thomas are joined for a new Double Edged Double Bill of Disney films by special guest Heather Thomas, Adam's wife! Our first film is 1990's The Rescuers Down Under, the gorgeously animated sequel that is definitely the least talked about film of the Disney Renaissance. Then, our trio journeys into the post-Renaissance era with Atlantis: The Lost Empire, the animated equivalent of a massive blockbuster. Both movies have their fans, but one person on the show isn't really a fan of either. Listen to find out!

Special thanks to previous guest Dave Dreher for assisting on the opening. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

12: Stephen King Is Running Overdrive

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:43:33 -0400

Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are reading into some Stephen King adaptations this week. Joining them is special guest from Horror News Radio & King super fan Dave Dreher! The trio first dig into the good feature 1987's The Running Man, a sci-fi actioner that takes the very basic premise of a King novel and turns it into an Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle. But what a glorious vehicle for Schwarzenegger action it is! Then, the bad feature that more than makes up for the lack of King faithfulness... in sacrifice of quality: 1986's Maximum Overdrive. The horror take on machines rising to seek revenge on humans is Stephen King's first and only directorial effort... and there's a pretty clear reason why. Listen for all the adaptational blasphemy and Arnold one liner love here!

Special thanks to previous guest Caitlin Turner of Lost in a Sea of Stories for assisting on the opening. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

11: From Justin to Cabaret

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:09:49 -0400

Get ready to belt your hearts out because Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani feel a song coming on! This week, our duo is looking at two very different examples of the musical genre with guest Caitlin Turner of Lost in a Sea of Stories! First up is the good feature: 1972's Cabaret, a musical about love, music and Nazis that won several Oscars over The Godfather. Then, our trio sit through a not-so-Oscar winning 2003 American Idol vehicle From Justin to Kelly, a film about bikinis, summer love and fulfilling contractual obligations. Listen for all the tears, songs and Justin Guarini love!

10: Friday the 13th Goes To Hell: A New Beginning

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:52:35 -0400

If a teen gets killed in the woods, does Jason Voorhees make a sound? Of course he doesn't. But you'll be hearing the screams of Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani for days to come as they take a look at two of the under-examined entries in the slasher franchise Friday the 13th in honor of... well, Friday the 13th. First, the good pick is the controversial fifth entry A New Beginning, in which a copy cat killer takes on the likeness of Jason for a series of murders. Not usually too beloved amongst Jason fans, but Adam and Thomas find their tastes may differ from the norm. Then the even more divisive Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday, where in Jason becomes a worm creature that travels from person to person. It's muddled, but our duo's thoughts may surprise you more than a coroner eating Jason's heart. It's a doubled edged machete of good time!

09: Invasion of the Battlefield Snatchers

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:02:36 -0400

Yes, rat brains! Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani have invaded your eardrums for another episode of Double Edged Double Bill. This week, the double features is focused on alien invasion films, the duo is going after some big titans of the topic. First, the 1978 version of the classic story Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It's got everything; goopy effects, 70s hair and Jeff Goldblum! After that, the man animals suffer through Battlefield Earth. The infamous flop that damaged the goodwill John Travolta had built post-Pulp Fiction. Good thing Gotti is bringing that back up, right? It's an episode you'll be listening to next! You're next!

08: Hurricane Veronica (2018 in a Nutshell)

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:24:55 -0400

2018 is at the half way point and that means it's time to reflect on the last six months. Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani have picked films released earlier in the year for this week's episode. The good film is the possession horror film Veronica from Netflix, though Adam and Thomas are arguing the level of good on display. Then, the boys dig into the forgotten disaster heist mash up Hurricane Heist to ponder why it only stayed in release for about a week in March. Was it the terrible southern accents, personification of gale force winds or just more than a few hub caps thrown in our faces? Listen to witness all the madness!

Shout out to Sam Brutuxan for helping pick our double bill during the intro. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

07: Jurassic Park, Meet Your New Partner Theodore Rex

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:58:20 -0400

Dr. Thomas and Dr. Mariani are welcomed to Jurassic Park to study dinosaurs. But they'll need a partner to help them out. Fortunately, Theodore Rex was killed in the line of duty, so returning guest Sam Brutuxan is here to help breakdown two dinosaur films in anticipation of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom coming out. Our first feature is the infamous Theodore Rex, in which Whoopi Goldberg contractually obligates her way through a buddy cop comedy with a dinosaur puppet. Then, the original 1993 Jurassic Park that gave everyone a weird attraction to Jeff Goldblum and dinosaurs. Sit back and watch as these podcasters, uh, find a way to discuss this double feature!

Shout out to Scott Johnson for helping pick our double bill during the intro. To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! If you like the show, please go on iTunes to subscribe, rate and/or review us to give the show more visibility!

06: Wizards Rock... A-Doodle

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 09:11:41 -0400

This week, Adam and Thomas are getting pretty animated. Well, they're watching some cartoons anyway. Joining them for this animated adventure is Scott Johnson, beer enthusiast and animation nut. The first film for this episode's double feature for the evening is Wizards, the 1977 Ralph Bakshi film that stretches the limits of what one would consider a traditional family film. Then, our trio tries to process Don Bluth's 1991 flop Rock A-Doodle. One is a celebrated piece of animation made during the Golden Era of Hollywood. The other is Rock-A Doodle. It's a fun time full of assassin robots, Elvis roosters and intrusive narration!

05: In The Heat of the Mortdecai

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:26:54 -0400

Two films. Two stacked casts. Only one of them is good. It's the biggest job they've ever faced. Yet, Thomas Mariani and Adam Thomas are here to pull off another episode of Double Edged Double Bill. In honor of Ocean's 8 coming out, the duo is covering heist films as the subject. First up is the dullest end of the blade Mortdecai, the Johnny Depp vehicle that's less a heist film and more of a series of mustache jokes. Get it? Because he's got a mustache! Then, our heroes sit in a diner to watch the Michael Mann classic heist film Heat. It's one of Adam's favorite films... and it's the first time Thomas has seen it! Crack the safe and listen now!

To stay up to date about the podcast, follow us on Twitter @DEDBpod, our Facebook page and send us feedback at doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Plus, after far too long a delay, we're finally on iTunes! Subscribe, rate and review us to give the show more visibility!

04: Amityville Belushi: Based on a True Story

Thu, 31 May 2018 20:24:00 -0400

Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani. Two men fighting against all odds to record a podcast. This is their story. For this episode, our hosts cover films allegedly based on true stories in honor of this week's release Action Point. Yes, that is based on a true story, but you wouldn't believe it would ya? Well, the same goes for The Amityville Horror, based on the alleged true hauntings of the Lutz family. On the bad side, the boys look at the extremely obscure John Belushi biopic Wired starring Michael Chiklis. You probably haven't seen it. We recommend you don't. Special shout out to Sam Brutuxan who makes a brief cameo to pull the trigger on our two choices!

03: Star Wars A Jedi Holiday Story

Thu, 31 May 2018 20:23:30 -0400

Double Edged Double Bill is all Star Wars, nothing but Star Wars! To celebrate the release of Solo A Star Wars Story, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani have brought in their first guest Sam Brutuxan! The trio's first feature is Return of the Jedi, the third entry in the original trilogy that's celebrating it's 35th anniversary. Yes there's Ewoks, bored Harrison Ford and puppets galore! Then, the team takes on the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special and lives to tell the tale. But not without a trinity of Harvey Kormans, Wookie porn and a performance by Jefferson Starship! Take your first step into a larger world and listen now!

02: The Rundown to Miami Connection

Thu, 31 May 2018 20:21:56 -0400

For the second episode of Double Edged Double Bill, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani are deep diving into the world of action comedies. First, they examine the early career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with 2003's The Rundown, as the pro-wrestler teams up with Stifler himself Seann William Scott to steal a treasure before Christopher Walken can. WOW! Then, our duo goes crazy for 1988's Miami Connection, the first ever "intentional action unintentional comedy." It'll have you wanting to tae-kwon kick someone in the face, sing in a band and find your long lost parents all at the same time!

01: Marvel at the Iron Rider

Thu, 31 May 2018 20:17:59 -0400

Welcome to the Double Edged Double Bill! For their first episode, Adam Thomas and Thomas Mariani have randomly selected Iron Man (2008) and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012) as the double feature for the evening.