Episode 0149: SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE (2000)

December 25, 2024 by Hunter Bush in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

149. Shadow of the Vampire (2000)

Hello Excellent Method Actors!

To coincide with the release of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu - also releasing today - we’ve invited Bryan Bierman back to discuss an overlooked Hollywood satire. We praise this stacked cast, get treated to Bryan’s Andrew Dice Clay impression, and wonder: could this film have been an FMV game in the 2000s? Plus: a brief Seinfeld diversion. Get ready to learn about “fingles”, it’s Shadow of the Vampire (2000)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 144: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

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Episode 0148: JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996)

December 11, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

148. Jingle All the Way (1996)

Hello Excellent Turbomans!

In our only holiday-themed episode this year, Allison and Hunter take on a semi-beloved seasonal classic. Why was Sinbad done so dirty by this script? Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger playing some average dude? And: will he get chuckle-cucked© by Phil Hartman? Plus: we pitch several simple fixes for the film’s tone problems.
Strap on your fully-functional rocket pack, it’s Jingle All the Way (1996)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 53: The Beethoven Franchise (1992-2014)
Ep. 72: Last Action Hero (1993)

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Episode 0147: GREASE 2 (1982)

November 27, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

147. Grease 2 (1982)

Hello Excellent Pink Ladies!

We’re joined by 8-time guest Bottle and their pal Karima for a return to Rydell High! Everybody’s into motorcycles now, especially when they’re ridden by a masked hunk who definitely couldn’t be that new exchange student! In this episode, we dish out motorcycle-related proverbs, invent some Brand New Sentences©, and court a sponsorship from Crocs footwear! PLUS: Does anybody want to pamper Bottle’s feet? Get ready for unsubtle songwriting and bike stunts, it’s Grease 2 (1982)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 146: Grease (1978)

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Episode 0146: GREASE (1978)

November 06, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

146. Grease (1978)

Hello Excellent T-Birds!

Allison & Hunter go to Rydell High on the new episode to learn why Grease (1978) is the word (have you heard?) CONTENT WARNING: brief mentions of abortion and SA, which might not be everyone’s jam This episode features turducken talk, discussion of how depiction does not equal endorsement, and how those extras had to be doing the Hand Jive at gunpoint! PLUS: Is Pulp Fiction set in the 1970s? This is now a Betty Rizzo stan account, it’s Grease (1978)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 140: Alison’s Birthday (1981)
Ep. 76: Australia (2008)
Ep. 96: Die Hard (1988)
Ep. 138: High Fidelity (2000)
Ep. 5: The Apple (1980)

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Episode 0145: LOVE BITES (1988)

October 30, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

145. Love Bites (1988)

Hello Excellent Fang-Bangers!

We’re bringing Vamp-tober to a close on Hate Watch/Great Watch with our pal Will Congleton discussing a direct-to-video, gay, west coast, softcore porno romance! On this episode we decide that we’re more of a “vice podcast” than an “advice podcast”; We examine the specific vocal cadence porno actors have; and ask: Who is the most famous person where you’ve seen the back of their balls? Hunter’s answer may surprise you! PLUS: we pitch a Shakespeare x Vampires mash-up! Get ready for a 347 year release, it’s Love Bites (1988)

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Episode 0144: NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE (1979)

October 16, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

144. Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)

Hello Excellent Plague Rats!

On our second episode of Vamp-tober, we’re joined by Gabby Reeves to talk about Werner Herzog’s 1979 remake of a silent-era classic. Topics of discussion include Hunter’s dark history with telemarketing; How hyenas were once on trend; and how the events of the film all began with a land deal! PLUS: We ordain the new face of tantra (and you won’t believe who it is!) AND: shout out to Dracula Daily! Protect ya neck, it’s Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 8 - Dune (1984)
Ep. 113 - Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

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Episode 0143: JUGULAR WINE: A VAMPIRE ODYSSEY (1994)

October 02, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

143. Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)

Hello Excellent Bloodsuckers!

We’re kicking off our all-vampire Vamp-tober block with a low budget, high concept flick that we discovered in a foot stool! Filmed on location in Pennsylvania, California, Louisiana, Utah, and Alaska, (!!!) this film is the dictionary definition of an odyssey! We discuss the movie in depth, including whatever we could glean about its cast, crew, and production! PLUS: Allison invents the term “shampire”. Count up your frequent-flyer miles, it’s Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey (1994)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Ep. 1 - The Octagon (1980)
Ep. 53 - The entire Beethoven franchise (1992 - 2014)
Ep. 125 - Fantastic Four (2005)
Ep. 126 - The Chase (1994)

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Episode 0142: REAL STEEL (2011)

September 18, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

142. Real Steel (2011)

Hello Excellent Robots!

Many call boxing “the sweet science”, well they don’t know the half of it! On this episode of HWGW, we’re discussing the 2011 robot boxing movie Real Steel! While the film can’t settle on one plot through-line to follow, we basically stay on topic, discussing author Richard Matheson’s original Twilight Zone episode, what we would name our boxing bots, and why director Shawn Levy’s Free Guy s-t-i-n-k-s. PLUS: praise for BattleBots! Engage your pugilism protocols, it’s Real Steel (2011)!

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 80 - Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
Ep. 100 - Elvis (2022)

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Episode 0141: CARNIVAL MAGIC (1983)

September 04, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

141. Carnival Magic (1983)

Hello Excellent Carnies!

Step right up! Step right up! Aydan Schlaffman returns to Hate Watch/Great Watch for a truly left-field pick: Al Adamson’s magician-with-a-monkey programmer Carnival Magic (1983)! We discuss apes & chimps in popular culture, rant about animal safety and superhero bodies, and discuss our favorite carnival rides. PLUS: we cast Young Markov! Grab your seats, the show’s about to start. It’s Carnival Magic (1983)!

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Episode 0140: ALISON'S BIRTHDAY (1981)

August 21, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

140. Alison‘s Birthday (1981)

Hello Excellent Party Guests!

It’s almost co-host Allison’s birthday, so we’re celebrating with, perhaps, the most appropriate film we could choose. Find out why Sylvester Stallone (probably) loves the opening scene in this Australian folk horror creep-fest that features a replica of Stonehenge, an honest-to-goodness Graveyard Smash, and a perfect example of the difference between “a chase” and “a pursuit”. PLUS: we have a Benny Hill -related request. Put on your party hats and break out the fairy bread, it’s Alison’s Birthday (1981)!

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Episode 0139: BEVERLY HILLS COP 4: AXEL F. (2024)

August 07, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

139. Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F. (2024)

Hello Excellent Humans!

We thought that the prophecy had been fulfilled, but it turns out there was a little more prophecy left. Tina Dillon and Michael Chalfin return once again to discuss the exploits of our favorite coastal transplant Axel Foley! We play How Many Michaels?, invent a new Patreon tier for all you foot freaks, and wonder what was up with that Syphilis billboard. PLUS: Just this once we do away with our usual ratings metric! Make sure to get your tailpipe checked for bananas after 40, it’s Beverly Hills Cop 4: Axel F.!

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Episode 0138: HIGH FIDELITY (2000)

July 24, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

138. High Fidelity (2000)

Hello Excellent Sad-Sacks!

This week on HWGW we’re reviewing High Fidelity (2000)!

Top Five Topics of Discussion on This Episode:

1 - How the film’s use of toxic masculinity is intentional AND has been misread for years!
2 - The uncomfy gray areas between being inclusive and protecting your space
3 - How you shouldn’t refer to your life and experiences as “lore”
4 - Allison’s music taste & Hunter’s musical past
5 - The Gift of the Magi, (weirdly)

Plus: Does anyone remember the commercial Hunter mentions? Join us for a visit to Championship Vinyl, it’s High Fidelity (2000)!

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Episode 0137: WHAT ABOUT BOB? (1991)

July 10, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

137. What About Bob? (1991)

Hello Excellent Baby-Steppers!

On this episode of HWGW, we’re joined once again by Hunter’s mom, Lynette, this time to discuss the finer points of 1991’s therapy comedy What About Bob?, and along the way we’re asking our own questions, like: Does Bob have a real job? Did Gil survive? and What if Arnold Schwarzenegger played Sigmund Freud? PLUS: Good luck trying to spell the name of that lake. Baby-steps onto the podcast, it’s What About Bob? (1991)!

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Episode 0136: BATTLESHIP (2012)

June 26, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

136. Battleship (2012)

Hello Excellent Seamen!

Have you ever wanted a burrito so badly you wind up in the Navy? Taylor Kitsch has, and we’re going along for the ride! Join us as we talk about Tom Petty, lament the lack of “LiaNee”, and try to come up with the best nickname for this movie. It’s sink or swim on this episode of HWGW because we’re talking about Battleship (2012)!

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Episode 0135: MIGHTY MORPHIN' POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE (1995)

June 12, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

135. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)

Hello Excellent Ninjetti!

It’s morphin’ time! This week we’re joined by Sean Brady for a trip to Angel Grove, California to review Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie! How much does nostalgia factor in when we’re discussing superfluous backflips, contact juggling, and how Zordon will definitely check your browser history? Find out! Plus: an Ivan Ooze name game! Join us in our conversational Megazord, it’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie!

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Episode 0134: THE BREAK-UP (2006)

May 29, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

134. The Break-Up (2006)

Hello Excellent Exes!

A lot of RomComs are cookie-cutter affairs: two people like each other, encounter some obstacles, overcome them, and end up together. Which is exactly what makes The Break-Up (2006) so interesting. Does this film deserve more attention? Listen and find out! Plus: Famous Corpses, Why hasn’t Jon Favreau gotten Vince Vaughn into the MCU?, and possible Break-Up sequel pitches! So divide up your possessions, it’s The Break-Up (2006)!

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Episode 0133: SPACEMAN (2024)

May 15, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

133. Spaceman (2024)

Hello Excellent Cosmonauts!

Recorded live from the South Street Art Mart, we’re joined once again by Nicole Wiegand and Nicole Krecicki to examine the new Adam Sandler sci-fi drama Spaceman (2024) and ask the important questions, like: Why do people keep going to space? Was all Hunter’s Serious Sandler research worth it? and Are spiders the best dentists? Put on your space helmets and grab your Nutella, it’s Spaceman (2024)!

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Episode 0132: SMALL SOLDIERS (1998)

May 01, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

132. Small Soldiers (1998)

Hello Excellent Sentient Toys!

Fall in! This week, we’re talking about one of Allison’s banned childhood films, 1998’s Small Soldiers! In this movie about sentient toys, we discuss how there are no “educational action figures”, play Peter Lorre’s Monster Math, and ask: How regularly do you use the Pythagorean theorem? PLUS: Potentially the most despicable ADR joke in film history? Get small, muchachos, and pack your spare AAA batteries, it’s Small Soldiers!

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Episode 0131: BENEATH THE DARKNESS (2011)

April 17, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

131. Beneath the Darkness (2011)

Hello Excellent Coffin-Fillers!

On the HWGW Fifth Anniversary Episode, we reform the old Mount Mausoleum crew with Krystal Brackett and Nicole “Bottle” Carter to perform a post mortem on Beneath the Darkness (2011). Is this film actually a horror comedy? Is it a tourism video? Is Dennis Quaid the ultimate wife-guy? Join us as we discuss the plot, lighting (or lack thereof), and amusing extras and anecdotes such as: why you should never under any circumstances “D” your own “G”. Grab a flashlight and come join us as we uncover what, exactly lies Beneath the Darkness!

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Episode 0130: THE DEVILS (1971)

April 03, 2024 by Rosalie Leonard in Allison Yakulis, hate watch great watch, podcast, Hunter Bush

130. The Devils (1971)

Hello Excellent Blasphemers!

With just a few days until Wrestlemania 40 hits our beloved Philadelphia, we’re asking “Ken you smell what the Russell’s cooking?” because it’s RussellMania on HWGW! We’re talking about Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971), a film so controversial it may never have been shown in its full form! We discuss the film’s every shocking detail, plus the 2002 documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils, and still find time to rate celebrity alcohol brands, and make a surprising number of wrestling connections! So ring the bell; it’s time to celebrate Ken Russell’s The Devils!

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