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Best of the Rest

Chris Logan and Andrew Williams

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Each week on Best of the Rest we take a second look at a movie that was poorly received upon release, but challenge ourselves to only talk about what the movie does well. Maybe not every movie is great, but all movies have GREATNESS!
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The True Geordie Podcast is the home of ground-breaking interviews with some of the most interesting and insightful guests on YouTube. Make sure you follow the show for our latest episodes as soon as they drop!
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After a hiatus from adapting their sketches into feature length films, SNL gave it one more shot in 2010 with MacGruber and were quickly reminded why they had stopped. Despite it's initial reception, the Will Forte movie has grown an audience over time and today we take a look at why this movie became a modern cult classic. (Exactly one of us is in…
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The highly anticipated team-up is here! We dive into everything we loved about the Merc with a Mouth's intro to the MCU, the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and the gratuitous amount of cameos! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Socia…
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In 1998, Saturday Night Live rushed their new hit star into theaters with A Night at the Roxbury. Although Will Ferrell would go on to much greater success, his first leading film failed to impress at the box office. Now we take a second look to ask.... what is love? And what does this movie do well? Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://disco…
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After a very brief showing in theaters, It's Pat failed to gain much steam on the home video market either. But this week we're digging up this 90s relic to determine what the movie actually does well. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com So…
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The first SNL sequel was far less successful than its predecessor, but that doesn't mean it isn't EXCELLENT! We take a second look at Wayne's World 2 and it's outstanding cast and convoluted jokes to discuss everything this movie gets right. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrc…
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When Saturday Night Live decided to debut some of its characters on the big screen, one of the first adaptations to get the green light was Coneheads. Despite a weak box office and less than stellar reviews, it worked its way into the popular culture of the 90s through cable TV and VHS rentals. Now we're taking a second look at this flop to find wh…
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Part man, part machine, all remake. Critics and audiences alike were dismissive of the 2014 remake of RoboCop, but this week we take a second look at the sleek reboot to find what the movie does well. The stacked cast includes Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson, and the action has stood the test of time. Dead or alive, we're hashtag…
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The Day The Earth Stood Still is a bonafide classic of the sci-fi genre, so there was understandably much hesitation from movie buffs when it was announced there would be a remake in 2008 starring Keanu Reeves. Although a moderate financial success, the new version did not win over critics or supplant the original in many people's eyes. This week w…
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Many cried fowl at the very idea of remaking the Paul Verhoeven sci-fi classic, and when Total Recall released in 2012, not many people changed their minds. Today we're taking a second look at the Colin Farrell would-be blockbuster and searching for what works here! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www…
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How do you remake a classic film with one of the most famous sci-fi twist endings ever and still win over critics and audiences? You don't. But that's not stopping us from diving into Tim Burton's star studded remake of Planet of the Apes and finding everything it does well! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: ht…
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Video game adaptations don't have the best reputation when it comes to their critical reception, but none may be as infamous as Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, which holds just a 4% on Rotten Tomatoes. We're revisiting the infamous sequel to find what is worth celebrating in this film. Bring it on. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg…
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Just a few years after Resident Evil hit theaters, Silent Hill got an adaptation of its own. Although it stayed closer to the tone of its source material, critics were not impressed. This week however we are diving into everything this movie does right! Creepy atmosphere, crazy monsters, whole body degloving, there's a lot to discuss... Join the Be…
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This week we are presenting a debate from our appearance on the Great Game Debate Podcast! What is the best year for movies: 1957 or 1999? Listen to the Great Game Debate wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the video version of the debate here! Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/u…
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One of Capcom's biggest franchises got its own big screen adaptation in 2002 with Resident Evil, directed by the same man that brought us Mortal Kombat in 1995: Paul W. S. Anderson. Critics were not kind, as is the case with most video game movies, but the movie found its audience and spawned numerous sequels. One of us loves the RE games, the othe…
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has had a very successful, if not uneven run in Hollywood. Rampage seemed to please casual movie goers well enough, even if it did not win over critics. We are kicking off Video Game Month II with one of the more bizarre adaptations made so far. Does the monster mayhem satisfy? Is Jeffrey Dean Morgan criminally underrated?…
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Not only does this movie feature a young boy that can talk to dead people, but it released within months of The Sixth Sense. After a disappointing run at the box office and a slew of unfavorable comparisons, Stir of Echoes has quietly slipped into obscurity. Today we take a second look at the Pepsi of 1999 ghost movies to find what it actually does…
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The Illusionist was a moderately successful and well reviewed film about a magician. The only problem was it released in the same year as The Prestige, a movie with not one but TWO magicians, and a much higher budget. This week we take a second look at the overlooked magic movie starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel to find all th…
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If you ask someone if they remember that talking toy movie from the 90s, they will probably tell you about Woody and Buzz. But in between Toy Story 1 and 2, Small Soldiers hit the big screen with a PG-13 attitude. Loaded with an incredible cast including Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, and Tommy Lee Jones, we believe this movie is worthy of having a l…
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Released less than a year after The Truman Show, audiences and critics were quick to dismiss EdTV as a poor imitation. This week we take a second look at this Matthew McConaughey vehicle to find what it got right! You can catch us on the Great Game Debate podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or on YouTube! Join the Best of the Rest discord: htt…
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Despite beating Armageddon to theaters, Deep Impact almost immediately became that "other movie about an asteroid heading towards Earth." Today we take a second look to find what this one does different, and what it does well! An all star cast led by Morgan Freeman, Téa Leoni, Robert Duvall, and Elijah Wood ask the audience: What would you do if th…
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Enter to the world of Jay Shetty, the renowned YouTuber, podcaster, and inspirational speaker with over 50 million social media followers! Dive into the journey of a man who went from corporate success to spiritual enlightenment, and discover the controversy surrounding his rise to fame. #JayShetty #Podcast #TrueGeordie Learn more about your ad cho…
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Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/TRUE to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. Phil Heath is an American IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder. He is a seven-time Mr. Olympia winner, having won the competition every year from 2011 to 2017. His latest victory tied him with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the joint-second number of all-time Mr. Olympia…
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We're taking a second look at Arnold Schwarzenegger's most infamous flop to find everything that works, and this week we are joined by Adal Rifai! After revolutionizing the action movie genre with Predator and Die Hard, director John McTiernan made a movie entirely about Arnold's movie star persona. The cameo filled romp was panned by critics, but …
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Paul Verhoeven took a risk when he released an NC-17 movie in nationwide theaters, and after a disastrous box office performance and poor reviews it seemed the risk did not pay off. Or did it? This week we revisit the now cult classic film Showgirls, and discuss everything we like. Hairstyles, lap dances, painted nipples, that pool scene, and plent…
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After making beloved animated films like The Iron Giant and The Incredibles, Brad Bird successfully made the jump to live action with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. His highly anticipated followup was a very expensive Disney film called Tomorrowland that, unfortunately, was a box office bomb. This week we take a second look to find what this…
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At long last, we are revisiting one of the most notorious flops of all time: Waterworld! As always, we are here to find the positives and celebrate the best scenes and performances of this post apocalyptic Mad Max on water film. Did you know Kevin Costner's character has gills? Then we are joined by Bob Buel of the 99 Questions podcast for three ro…
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Stanley Kubrick made his fair share of polarizing films, but perhaps none have had a greater shift in reception than The Shining. While the movie struggled at the box office and was reviled by critics at the time of its release, it has gone on to receive monumental praise and is widely considered to be one of the best horror films ever made. Today …
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Blade Runner was a notorious box office bomb, failing to impress audiences and critics alike. But over time, and with many, many revisions to the movie, its legacy grew to be that of an all-time great sci-fi film. This week we revisit the original theatrical cut of the film and celebrate what the movie got right since day one. The visuals were alwa…
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The Thing is among John Carpenter's best and most respected films.... today. But in 1982, this sci-fi classic was met with disdain from critics and a weak showing at the box office. Today we take a second look to determine what caused this movie's legacy to grow so tremendously over time. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJ…
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Joe Egan talks to True Geordie about his upcoming fight with John Fury. His life in boxing around Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Cus D’Amato and Muhammad Ali. I’ve been using Supreme CBD over a month now and it’s brilliant for anxiety/depression any aches/pains or insomnia . The hype is real 👍🏻 You can save 40% off everything on your Supreme order at ht…
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🔥 Unveiling the Untold Stories of Mafia Life with Michael Franzese! 🕵️‍♂️ Dive into the dark underworld as we explore Michael's journey from a notorious Mafia family. From the high-profile trials to the ruthless code of silence, get an insider's perspective on the true crime saga. 👀 Discover the real deal behind the Hollywood portrayals! Which movi…
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When people think of Batman movies from the 90's, they usually remember rubber nipples and Michelle Pfeiffer before thinking about the animated Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Although a fan favorite now, the movie bombed in theaters and made such a small wave, many people didn't know it existed until years later. Today we're taking a second look to …
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In this BONUS episode, we discuss every M Night Shyamalan movie we didn't cover, try to define what a twist ending actually is, and then rank his entire filmography. Spoiler warning every M. Night movie, Knives Out, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and New X-Men by Grant Morrison. Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://…
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🎙️ It's time for some rather.... intimate conversation with Dani Daniels and Husband 💑 From explicit discussions about preferences to humorous encounters with fan requests, the couple shares insights into their unique world. Dani's unfiltered commentary on size, airport mishaps, and financial domination. This was a fascinating conversation with the…
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🎙️ "True Geordie Podcast: Candid Chat with UFC Champ Tom Aspinall" 🥋 In this episode, TG sits down with UFC heavyweight champion Aspinall. The conversation covers a range of topics, from Aspinall navigating the politics of UFC to the challenges of fame and scrutiny. Join the discussion on Aspinall's unique journey in the UFC and the lessons learned…
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After a string of critical and box office dissapointments, M. Night Shyamalan finally bounced back with The Visit, and gained back audience's faith with Split. Despite the renewed interest and higher expectations, Glass failed to impress critics and general audiences. But today we take a second look at the conclusion of the Unbreakable trilogy to d…
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After The Happening came The Last Airbender, and after The Last Airbender came... After Earth. Will Smith teamed up with M Night Shyamalan to bring his epic father and son tale of survival to life, and the result was career lows for both of their careers. But we're just here to take a second look and determine what the movie did well! The visuals o…
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