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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
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Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea?Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong.In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, ...
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Losing your star is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make The Crow, from the crew fighting rumors about a cursed film to Brandon Lee’s tragic on-set shooting. Special Guest: Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) from But Make It Scary (@butmakeitscary) Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 17 extra minutes)!…
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316: The Wicker Man (2006) with Sequoia Simone
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Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Sequoia Simone (@sequoiasimone) from the But Make It Scary Podcast (@butmakeitscary) to talk about the 2006 Nic Cage film THE WICKER MAN. We're defending a whole island of women who are saving the bees by tricking the world's worst detective. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Net…
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We're wrapping up Kinda Scary Movie month with the Kate Hudson led, 2005 thriller THE SKELETON KEY. We're defending the body swapping voodoo practitioners who have serviced their community for decades and discussing the ethics of flirting in immortal long-term relationships. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit w…
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Making the perfect organism is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Alien trilogy, from James Cameron feuding with his British crew on Aliens to David Fincher being micromanaged by Fox on Alien 3. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! Chapters: 00:00 - I…
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318: Abigail (2024 - with Hunter Collins)
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Kinda Scary Movie Month continues with special guest Hunter Collins (@HunterComedy) who joins us to talk about ABIGAIL. We're defending the titutal child-vampire/ballerina for preying on the career criminals who abducted a child. Plus a deep discussion on whether we prefer solids or liquids. Check out Hunter's new sketch comedy album MONSTER ORGY a…
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"Kinda Scary Movie Month" continues with our Audience Choice episode- the 1998 Disney Channel movie HALLOWEENTOWN. We're supporting a grandmother's right to spoil her grandchildren and defending the popular, anti-segregationist Mayor of the titular town, who wants to end his people's banishment from the real world. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part…
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We’re defending the practical minded General keeping the last of humanity alive and answering the question on everyone’s minds: what would it take for you to fall in love with a rotting corpse? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, an…
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Making tornados is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Twister, from rewriting scenes as they filmed to director Jan de Bont possibly abusing his crew. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 17 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! In the entertainment world, there are mill…
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Rebecca and Craig talk about the classic collegiate comedy ANIMAL HOUSE. We’re doing a comprehensive run down on the Delta frat’s numerous crimes - some of which can be considered domestic terrorism- and defending Dean Wormer who rightly wants them kicked off campus. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromS…
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Craig and Rebecca welcome you back to school with the 2011 Cameron Diaz comedy BAD TEACHER. We're defending the objectively kind and competent Amy Squirrel - a woman with legitimate concerns about her colleagues' behaviour, substance abuse problems and teaching methods. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.Fr…
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312: Gilmore Girls Part 2 (with Sarah Ashby)
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Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Sarah Ashby (@Sarahnashby) to discuss seasons 4-6 of the iconic 2000s TV show. We're defending Emily and Richard, love interests, and going to town on the town of Stars Hollow all to figure out who is the most villainous of the eponymous Gilmore Girls. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Super…
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We're discussing the 2023 Disney animated movie WISH. We're defending the sorcerer-king Magnifico - a man who has created a safe and secure place for the world's refugees, while single handedly dealing with the moral and logistical quagmire that is granting wishes. Plus, we expose the mischief causing "Star" as the chaos-demon they are. Produced by…
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It's Audience Choice time! Our Patrons voted and so this week we're talking about DEEP BLUE SEA. We're defending super-intelligent genetically engineered sharks who just want to be free AND the ambitious medical researcher who created them. Sharks are gonna shark. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSupe…
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Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) w/ Alan Seawright
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Making a sequel when there can be only one is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Highlander II: The Quickening, from the financial troubles ending production before finishing to the multiple versions of the final film. Special Guest: Alan Seawright (@alanseawright) from Cinema Therapy (@CinemaTherapyShow) Get the longer Director’s …
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Craig and Rebecca talk about the Heath Ledger jousting movie A KNIGHTS TALE. We're defending romantic/jousting rival knight Count Adhemar - a guy who has a whole other job and values women for something other than their looks. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, article…
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308: Gran Turismo (with Andrew Ivimey)
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Rebecca and Craig are joined by special guest Andrew Ivimey (@Ivimey) to talk about GRAN TURISMO - the racing movie based on a video game but also a true story? We're defending a marketing man for treating a marketing stunt like a marketing stunt, a father who rightfully wants his son to have achievable goals and the other racing teams who don't wa…
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Making a sequel to The Avengers is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Avengers: Age of Ultron, from writer/director Joss Whedon caving to his own ambitions, to the Marvel Creative Committee forcing him to make changes. You can watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch!…
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307: Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
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Craig and Rebecca dive into the Japanese pocket monster's first cinematic adventure. We're arguing for MewTwo - a sentient being born into slavery who wants to break up the worldwide child-run cock-fighting ring. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube ser…
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Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant rom-com and argue for keeping the international movie star and bookshop owner apart. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Motor mouthing your way into places is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make the Beverly Hills Cop movies, from the first one originally starring Sylvester Stallone, to the third film shutting down a month before production. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 18 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | F…
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305: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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Craig and Rebecca return to the MCU to defend a millennia old warlord who just wants his wife back, and soul devouring dragons who are part of a complex ecosystem. What flavour is your soul? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and m…
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Rebecca and Craig discuss the classic 1989 baseball comedy. We're defending an MLB owner who wants to move a losing team to Miami, a baseball player who has plans for his retirement and pitching a new, less offensive team name that properly honours Cleveland's history. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.Fro…
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Craig and Rebecca discuss the John Candy led sports comedy all about the first Jamaican bobsled team. We're defending Jamaican Olympic officials who don't want to use their limited resources on four men who just started learning a sport, and siding with the East-German athletes who are actually just giving helpful tips about the course. Produced by…
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Making the Western Godfather is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Tombstone, from writer/director Kevin Jarre getting fired four weeks in, to Kurt Russell possibly ghost directing to finish the movie on time. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 20 extra minutes)! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 …
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Rebecca and Craig dive into the 2009 rom-com centered around a life destroying addiction. We're defending the man trying to get our main character to pay her massive debts as well as her professional/romantic rival whose biggest crime was being another woman. Plus we discuss how the movie came *this* close to having its characters learn a lesson. P…
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Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Ava Val (@AvaValComedy) to talk about the Pauly Shore teen/cave-man comedy. We're arguing for the school bully who is trying to keep a creepy Samwise Gamgee away from his girlfriend and who very rightly suspects that there is something suspicious about the new exchange student. Catch Ava Val's comedy sp…
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Being canceled three times is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to revive Futurama, from the evolution of television over three decades, to Fox (then Disney) undercutting voice actors’ salaries. 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! Sources: AV Club: https://bit.ly/3xejcTZ CNN: https://bit.ly/3PI66VA https://bit.ly/4cs6Nfn Dea…
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Rebecca and Craig celebrate the 300th episode of the Villain Was Right by talking about Zack Synder's ab muscle laden action film. We're talking about the REAL history of the battle of Thermopylae, how awful the Spartans treat their children and defend the OG Prince of Persia: Xerxes. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Networ…
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299: Inside Out (with Tracy Hamilton)
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Craig and Rebecca are joined by special guest Tracy Hamilton (@hamiltrace) to discuss the tear-jerking Pixar film. We discuss emotions - both real and personified, imaginary friends, and defend the idea that SOME emotions shouldn't be in charge. Check out Tracy Hamilton's debut stand-up album "Human Person" available everywhere June 14, 2024. Produ…
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