Best The Five Dollar Bin Podcasts (2024)

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Ch. CLXIX: FINALE Part 2 - So Long, Cinemaniacs! 1:07:55

5y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

It’s the VERY LAST EPISODE of the podcast (sheds tear) and Mark, Rick and Brian are saying Goodbye after 5 years of having extreme movie fun in style. The fellas share some stats about the podcast's run including the Most Popular Episode, the Longest Episode and the primary Go-To Actors that have appeared in most of their "reviewsits." The lads con…

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Ch. CLXVIII: FINALE Part 1 - Wish (We Had Done) List 1:05:06

5y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

It's the Penultimate episode of the podcast and the lads celebrate by sharing some more BIG NEWS from the Mark camp, enjoying some substitute cigars and deciding to save the teary goodbyes until the Part 2 Finale. The gents brainstorm a new Full House spin-off based upon Lori Loughlin being in the news, go into a strange deep dive of the Highlander…

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Ch. CLXVII: Mini Episode: Sleepy Game Shows and Mystery Themes 53:49

5+ y ago53:49

53:49

With the Final Episodes upon them Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on the television parody Stay Tuned, while also taking a poll of falling asleep with the TV On vs the TV Off. Inspired by TV Game Shows, the lads get into 'answer mode' by trying to guess the budget of this parody film, the best known for projects for John Ritter out o…

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Ch. CLXVI: The Stay Tuned Episode with Returning Guest Josh Damoulakis! 1:21:12

5+ y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

It's the FINAL FOUR EPISODES! Mark, Rick and Brian welcome back returning guest Josh Damoulakis for a "reviewsit" of the TV overload known as Stay Tuned. The gents discuss how this television parody movie is extremely difficult to find online or streaming, run through the complete list of shows and commercials that were mocked throughout the film a…

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Ch. CLXV: Mini Episode: A Non-Bogus (and Brady) Mini "Reviewsit" 55:48

5+ y ago55:48

55:48

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, while also holding a mini "reviewsit" of its sequel Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. The lads learn of a different transportation mode originally intended before the time traveling phone booth was used, how there was supposed to be a 3rd member of Wyld Stallyns named 'Bo…

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Ch. CLXIV: The Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Episode from the San Dimas High School Auditorium! 1:23:21

5+ y ago1:23:21

1:23:21

Mark, Rick and Brian have another time traveling "reviewsit" with this time on the most awesome Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. After taking advantage of the rules of circular time travel, the lads ponder the questions of whether the phone booth was inspired by Doctor Who, if Bill is the leader of the duo and what high school clique the heroes wo…

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Ch. CLXIII: Mini Episode: Parents Guide Games and Charmin Songs 49:07

5+ y ago49:07

49:07

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, while also walking through the entire TMNT trilogy as a whole. The lads learn that there was a proposed 5th turtle if there had been a fourth film of the series, Brian relays some found footage of the TMNT Rock Tour and Christmas Special and they play the Parents Gu…

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Ch. CLXII: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Episode while Time Traveling to Feudal Japan! 1:10:52

5+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (unofficially subtitled: 'Turtles in Time'), to finish out the original TMNT Trilogy. The lads ponder if the lack of Shredder cause this 3rd film of the series to feel somewhat off, point out how the special effects company changed to non-Henson leading to noticeable suit m…

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Ch. CLXI: SPECIAL NEW YEAR ANNOUNCEMENT 5:00

5+ y ago5:00

5:00

It's a new year in the Movie Cave, Cinemaniacs, and this quickie episode contains a special announcement on 2019 updates for the podcast and the "Film Fellas" of Mark, Rick and Brian. Please listen in for the Big News and then it will be back to the regularly scheduled full movie "reviewsit" in the next episode. Thanks!…

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Ch. CLX: Mini Episode: Happy Holidays with Some Ho-Ho-Hooligans 50:01

5+ y ago50:01

50:01

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Scrooged, while wishing the cinemaniacs the happiest of holidays. After exchanging some quick gifts, the lads share the go-to Christmas movies in their rotations during a yearly viewing, discover a Ghostbusters/Christmas Carol animated crossover and ponder who would win in a fight between famous cur…

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Ch. CLIX: The Scrooged Episode from the IBC Network Control Room! 58:44

5+ y ago58:44

58:44

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of the Bill Murray Christmas film Scrooged to celebrate the holiday season. Mark sympathizes with the main character Frank Cross being accused of being "raised by televelsion," the lads spot a random appearance by Miles Davis and other famous musicians and they get a kick out of seeing the 'Murray Brothers Cu…

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Ch. CLVIII: Mini Episode: Top NES Games and Secret Punch-Out !! Names 43:50

5+ y ago43:50

43:50

Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on The Wizard, while Rick is stuck tending to some "sick'ns." The gents transform the film into a quick Folger's Coffee commercial, identify the actor's name in the movie that would work best as a clown and they discuss the comeback of Fred Savage in recent years aka the "Fredaissance." The lads also touch u…

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Ch. CLVII: The Wizard Episode from the Video Armageddon Championship! 1:13:29

5+ y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of the video game classic The Wizard, while wearing their eating pants over the Thanksgiving holiday. The fellas conjure up memories of how this film first introduced Super Mario Bros 3 to the world, how they desperately wanted a Power Glove in their youth and they take a walk down their own personal home gam…

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Ch. CLVI: Mini Episode: The Heat is On the Banzai Institute 51:17

5+ y ago51:17

51:17

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, while enjoying that "The Heat Is On" in the Movie Cave. The lads point out a weird coincidence that often occurs right after they do a full "reviewsit," clarify the timeline of the events in the movie and watch some video of the Buckaroo Ba…

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Ch. CLV: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Episode from the Hong Kong Cavaliers Tour Bus! 1:12:09

5+ y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, while also celebrating the recent Red Sox World Series victory. The lads discuss how this cult classic seems like a fever dream and a sequel within a film series that doesn't exist, try to figure out what year the events of the movie are supposed …

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Ch. CLIV: Mini Episode: Oz Dwellers and TV Duels 45:12

5+ y ago45:12

45:12

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Return to Oz to continue the Halloween spirit, while also commenting on proper (haunted?) hotel checkout procedure. The lads learn that the Wizard of Oz sequel once held a Guinness World Record, learn some new Halloween slang the kids are using and become so befuddled with the placement of the film …

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Ch. CLIII: The Return to Oz Episode to Celebrate the Halloween Season! 1:23:35

5+ y ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Return to Oz to celebrate the spooky Halloween season. After revealing how this darker sequel to the Wizard of Oz terrified them as children, the lads touch upon other Oz media that opened up the world from the original film, ponder whether the Land of Oz really exists vs. it all being in Dorothy's head an…

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Ch. CLII: Mini Episode: "Cop and a What?!" with some Police Doo Wop 54:59

5+ y ago54:59

54:59

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Cop and a Half, while discussing their irritation with recent extreme weather changes throughout the day. The lads look up the original Siskel & Ebert review, touch upon the sequel "Cop and a Half: New Recruit" as well as some other direct-to-DVD sequels of popular movies and confirm the exact day P…

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Ch. CLI: The Cop and a Half Episode from Mr. Fountain's Recording Studio! 57:18

5+ y ago57:18

57:18

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Cop and a Half in honor of the late, great Burt Reynolds. After earning some new nicknames to go with their new microphone stands, the lads point out examples of why this movie could not be made today, comment on the effects of the flying Twinkies and discuss the limited range of toy walkie-talkies. The fe…

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Ch. CL: Special Episode: The King of the King of the Thing Championship! 54:12

5+ y ago54:12

54:12

In this special SUPER mini episode Mark, Rick and Brian get down to important business by introducing the improved updates to the Movie Cave and kicking off the long awaited "KING OF THE KING OF THE THING Ultimate Championship." Before doing so the lads share some final thoughts on Spy Hard, discover that fun facts on the film pretty much just mean…

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Ch. CXLIX: The Spy Hard Episode from underneath an Air Conditioning Tree! 57:24

6y ago57:24

57:24

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of the wacky Spy Hard, while enjoying the cool flow of an air conditioning tree. The lads discuss the evolution of parody films over the years, become surprised by the number of celebrity cameos throughout and read through the list of funny end credits. Rick also touches upon watching movies from the bathroom…

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Ch. CXLVIII: Mini Episode: Spectacular Stunt Shows and Virtual Boys 43:01

6y ago43:01

43:01

Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on Waterworld, from a new Movie Tiki Hut location, while Rick is off celebrating his "marriage anniversary." The gents share findings on how there is still a running theme park stunt show based upon the movie, touch upon some of Kevin Costner's passion project films and engage in some dueling fun facts betwe…

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Ch. CXLVII: The Waterworld Episode from aboard The Mariner's Trimaran! 58:52

6y ago58:52

58:52

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Waterworld, while hiding out from ongoing thunder storms outside. Brian proposes a theory that the director of this 'Mad Max on Water' movie is really its star Kevin Costner just using a pseudonym, Mark recalls the novelization of the film that he read before seeing it for the first time and the lads comme…

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Ch. CXLVI: BONUS Mini Episode: The Loser Bracket Challenge 45:15

6y ago45:15

45:15

In this special Bonus Mini, Mark and Brian offer redemption to some previous runner-ups of past "King of the Things" to offer one wildcard of the Losers Bracket Challenge a spot in the future "KING OF THE KING OF THE THING Ultimate Super Championship." While the lads revisit past KOTTs that focused on Child Actors, Judges, Monsters, TV Themes, Holi…

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Ch. CXLV: Mini Episode: Pitching the Pop Culture Perfect Game 45:38

6y ago45:38

45:38

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Rookie of the Year, while also contemplating gathering pairs of animals (and a romantic DJ) to be prepared on an evening of torrential flooding. The lads revisit the random Wizard of Oz scene found in the movie, argue over their favorites of the 'Kid Baseball Film Quadrilogy' and wonder if the same …

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Ch. CXLIV: The Rookie of the Year Episode after Getting Our Arm Casts Off! 1:27:24

6y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of the baseball flick Rookie of the Year in honor of its 25th anniversary, while also briefly chatting on the recent heat wave experienced in the Northeast. Mark shares the elaborate story of seeing it for the first time with a giant bag of Twinkies, the lads discuss the key role of the announcer in sports mo…

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Ch. CXLIII: Fun-Size Episode: Raising the Candy Bar 50:34

6y ago50:34

50:34

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Hudson Hawk, while also giving Brian a quick recap of the zany movie he missed out on. The lads learn that Audrey Hepburn was almost cast in the film, make some dino-riffic suggestions for another Jurassic World sequel and finally get to meet Mrs. Chip's son, Thomas Chip. The fellas also play a roun…

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Ch. CXLII: The Hudson Hawk Episode with return guest Josh Damoulakis! 1:17:56

6y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Mark and Rick have a "reviewsit" of Hudson Hawk with returning guest Josh Damoulakis, while Brian is in Disney brokering deals between Fox and Marvel. The lads chat with Josh about how the movie seemed to be 'James Bond Meets Bugs Bunny,' the extremely strange time jumps and quick scene edits that occur throughout and Mark shares how he never reall…

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Ch. CXLI: Mini Episode: Pump Up the '80s Jams 47:23

6y ago47:23

47:23

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on The Karate Kid, while also making another attempt to watch the Cobra Kai YouTube series. The lads tackle the rumor of Chuck Norris originally being cast in the film, discover that people often try to pick street fights with William Zabka and they share their own experiences in taking karate classes …

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Ch. CXL: The Karate Kid Episode from the Cobra Kai Dojo! 1:04:05

6y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of The Karate Kid, while trying out a new format change for the podcast. The lads have a hard time recalling if any of them had seen the entire first half of the film, point out the unique '80s fashion choices made by Daniel-san throughout and discuss the relevance of Karate Kid popularity with the continuati…

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Ch. CXXXIX: Mini Episode: Looney Tunes and Gremlin Tune-Ups 39:09

6y ago39:09

39:09

Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on Gremlins 2: The New Batch, while "Ricktivities" continue elsewhere. The gents discuss the Warner Bros. strategic release of the film against the Dick Tracy movie, recap the Key & Peele sketch about brainstorming all the wacky Gremlins and learn how the director came to have free reign during the making. T…

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Ch. CXXXVIII: The Gremlins 2: The New Batch Episode from the 51st Floor of Clamp Tower! 1:32:27

6y ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Mark and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Gremlins 2: The New Batch, while Rick is off engaging in "Rick-tivities" like hunting for Yeti. Mark shares how he used to watch this movie when he was young in the coatroom during parties his parents attended, add a proposed plot point that could have added Judge Reinhold back into this sequel and identify the …

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Ch. CXXXVII: Mini Episode: Honey, I Quizzed the Hosts....with SCIENCE! 3:07:46

6y ago3:07:46

3:07:46

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Honey, I Blew Up the Kid while some delicious brownies slowly cool in the background. The lads touch upon the spin-off 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' TV series, Brian quizzes his co-hosts in a guessing game of real vs. fake episodes of the show and they all sample some draft beer-flavored jelly beans. T…

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Ch. CXXXVI: The Honey, I Blew Up the Kid Episode from a Cargo Net Playpen! 1:34:21

6y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Honey, I Blew Up the Kid while also engaging in a quick chat on local waste management practices. The lads discuss the original title of this Honey, I Shrunk the Kids sequel, share how the New Mickey Mouse Club heavily promoted the film when it was first released and describe the former Epcot attraction "H…

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Ch. CXXXV: Mini Episode: Fun Pranks and Snack Breaks 48:52

6y ago48:52

48:52

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on the "movie" Space Force, while also pondering over all the things the month of April brings with it. The lads attempt to push the film into the realm of the Mandela Effect, walk the cinemaniacs through their casting couch process and come up with some ideas for a second-tier Expendables film franchi…

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Ch. CXXXIV: The Space Force Episode from a Biosphere on the Moon! 1:18:44

6y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Space Force, while also giving props to the late great Stephen Hawking. The lads see how accurate the film's predictions were for how 2005 would look, point out the random assembly of actors that appear throughout and discover the many blatantly "borrowed" ideas from the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchi…

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Ch. CXXXIII: Mini Episode: Buddy Cops and a Lethal Hard Swap 51:57

6y ago51:57

51:57

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Lethal Weapon, while Brian receives some presents in celebration of his birthday weekend. The lads learn of some swapping that occurred between the productions of Lethal Weapon and Die Hard, educate the masses with an important life lesson on power tools and attempt to try on some child-sized Star W…

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Ch. CXXXII: The Lethal Weapon Episode from a Shady Tree Lot! 1:11:45

6y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Mark and Rick have a "reviewsit" of Lethal Weapon, while Brian is stuck in San Francisco. The gents discover an audio clip that pretty much sums up the thesis statement of this 4 movie mismatched cop series, ponder plot points if they were to make a Lethal Weapon 5 after all these years and share how they both used to confuse actors Gary Busey and …

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Ch. CXXXI: Mini Episode: The Curling Edge Sequel 48:04

6+ y ago48:04

48:04

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on The Cutting Edge, as they close out the ceremonies on their Winter Olympic movie coverage. The lads get a chuckle out of D.B. Sweeney's Twitter bio, run through the multiple Cutting Edge sequels and pitch one of their own that features the sport of Curling. The fellas also wonder what Olympic event …

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Ch. CXXX: The Cutting Edge Episode from Dorsey's Penalty Box! 1:07:22

6+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of The Cutting Edge to continue their nod to the ongoing Winter Olympic games. The lads find out what the "D.B." in D.B. Sweeney stands for, demonstrate their expert grasp of figure skating terms and make Disney animated connections for both of the film's stars. Rick also shares his real-life Cutting Edge exp…

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Ch. CXXIX: Mini Episode: Skiing, Shooting, Jumping, Curling 43:26

6+ y ago43:26

43:26

Mark and Rick share some final thoughts on Cool Runnings, while Brian pops in for a bit via satellite. The gents share what famous actors were originally planned to makeup the film's Jamaican bobsled team, list off the numerous movies John Candy and Dan Aykroyd had appeared in together and Rick provides a detailed injury report of what exactly happ…

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Ch. CXXVIII: The Cool Runnings Episode at the 1988 Winter Olympics! 1:16:43

6+ y ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Mark and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Cool Runnings to kick off the upcoming Winter Olympics, while Rick tends to an ice-related injury of his own. The gents point out the surprisingly risqué references made throughout this Disney sports film, look up the names of relatives on Sanka Coffee's family tree and agree that Mark was probably the only 13-y…

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Ch. CXXVII: BONUS Mini Episode: The Movie Challenge Update 36:47

6+ y ago36:47

36:47

In this BONUS mini episode, Mark and Brian share the results of the movie challenge the two of them both undertook over the course of 2017. While relaying notable and favorite selections from their respective lists of ones they watched, Rick also discusses the challenge he engaged in of how many times he could view Moana in a year. Along the way, B…

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Ch. CXXVI: Mini Episode: Put Up Your Dukes 51:07

6+ y ago51:07

51:07

Mark, Rick and Brian share some final thoughts on Trading Places while trying to hide from the frigid temps outside. The lads point out the double meaning of the film's title, learn more about movie set safety standards put in place following the director's old criminal charge and discover that SCTV's Bob and Doug McKenzie were originally supposed …

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Ch. CXXV: The Trading Places Episode from a New Year's Party Train! 1:25:04

6+ y ago1:25:04

1:25:04

Mark, Rick and Brian wish the cinemaniacs a Happy New Year and have a "reviewsit" of Trading Places, as their first of 2018! The lads ponder if they would take the offer The Dukes give to Billy Ray Valentine, argue over whether they should make a Beverly Hills Cop 4 or not and point out when Yoda appears during the film. The fellas also come up wit…

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Ch. CXXIV: Holiday Mini Episode: Saved By the Jingle Bells 1:03:45

6+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Mark, Rick and Brian wish the cinemaniacs Happy Holidays, while celebrating the season with a mini "reviewsit" of the TV special Saved By the Bell: Home for Christmas. Mark regales the lads with some funky gifts, Brian shares the story of the time he met Mr. Belding and they ponder if the Bayside Mall, Hospital and the popular The Max were all conn…

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Ch. CXXIII: The Timecop Episode and Shoehorn it in as a Christmas Movie! 1:30:27

6+ y ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Mark and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Timecop, while the 'Ghost of Rick Present' continues to haunt the halls of his ill household. The gents challenge the time laws laid out in the movie, wonder why no one recognizes future Jean-Claude Van Damme and talk some old-timey boxing. While trying to also shoehorn the film in as a Christmas movie during th…

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Ch. CXXII: Mini Episode: Plane Food and Theme Songs 53:03

6+ y ago53:03

53:03

Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on Planes, Trains and Automobiles while Ricko is off being sicko. The gents review the film's airplane food deleted scene, discover the original vampire plot line of the movie and recall the John Candy Saturday morning cartoon "Camp Candy." The lads also play a round of "King of the Thing" pitting iconic TV …

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Ch. CXXI: The Planes, Trains and Automobiles Episode during our Thanksgiving Travels! 1:12:05

6+ y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Mark, Rick and Brian have a "reviewsit" of Planes, Trains and Automobiles as they wish the cinemaniacs a Happy Thanksgiving. The lads point out the various John Hughes go-to actor cameos throughout the film, pitch a 'Del Griffith overstays his welcome' sequel plot and deliver some spot on St. Louis impressions (...sorry "spotty" accents rather). Ri…

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Ch. CXX: Mini Episode: King of the Monsters and Rodent Imposters 54:46

6+ y ago54:46

54:46

Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on The Monster Squad, while Rick is still out trick-or-treating with his kiddos. The gents wonder what the film would have been like if Liam Neeson had been in it, learn some bizarre movie magic used for the castle rats and discover that the character of Scary German Guy was in real-life really "Scary Italia…

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