Best Mondo Cool Movie Dudes Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 33: Small Soldiers (1998) 1:37:32

5+ y ago1:37:32

1:37:32

Join us for our review of Small Soldiers a very weird movie the three of us grew up watching about super advanced toy soldiers waging war on their Gorgonite Scum enemies and the suburban neighborhood they inhabit. It featured some funny performances from David Cross, Denis Leary and especially Phil Hartman. We hope you like this return to the world…

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Pass the Peanuts 5: Sonic Talk 1:01:49

5+ y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

We recently had a conversation centered around Sonic the Hedgehog, comparing the weirdass new live action trailer with an earlier fan film and also talking about the games and the even weirder fan base! Mack drops in a sports update to wrap it up. Enjoy!By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Episode 32: Shrek 2 (2004) 1:12:54

5+ y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

This week we review Shrek 2, the massively successful sequel to the massively successful film about a green guy who eats bugs and bathes in filth. Was it better or worse than the original? Why was the king such a wuss? What was up with Pinocchio's under garments? Why is Donkey so annoying this time? These questions in more in the modern day School …

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Episode 31: Mask (1985) 1:39:19

5+ y ago1:39:19

1:39:19

That’s right, we’re not dead yet! For the first time in 14 months we’ve re-emerged to bring you our long promised review of 1985’s Mask, starring Eric Stoltz, Cher and Sam Elliott. It’s the story of a seriously disfigured kid who’s pretty much raised by a biker gang, but still gets the most out of life. It turns out to be anything but the Hallmark …

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Clip show 30: The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease (2004) 12:47

6y ago12:47

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease. It's a story of a family in rural Japan dealing with a bizarre illness and their jerkoff neighbors. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-30-the-ravaged-house-zorokus-disease-2004?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-…

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Clip show 29: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007) 8:45

6+ y ago8:45

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of the utterly bizarre and plotless Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-29-aqua-teen-hunger-force-colon-movie-film-for-theaters-2007?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcast…

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Clip show 28: The 'Burbs (1989) 21:53

6+ y ago21:53

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of The 'Burbs, the 80s suburban horror comedy starring Tom Hanks and Bruce Dern. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-28-the-burbs-1989?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 27: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 36:46

6+ y ago36:46

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of the not so beloved 2000 live action version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-27-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-2000?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcast…

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Clip show 26: Twin Peaks (pilot episode) (1990) 29:44

6+ y ago29:44

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of the pilot episode of the classic '90s bizarro murder mystery, Twin Peaks. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/twin-peaks-pilot-episode-1990?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 25: ThanksKilling 3 (2012) 17:54

6+ y ago17:54

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of 2012's ThanksKilling 3, probably the weirdest holiday-themed movie ever made. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-25-thankskilling-3-2012?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 24: Escape from L.A. (1996) 33:21

6+ y ago33:21

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Escape from L.A., the wacky '90s sequel to John Carpenter's '80s cult classic, Escape from New York. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-24-escape-from-la-1996?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcast…

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Clip show 23: Evil Dead II (1987) 30:03

6+ y ago30:03

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of one of the greatest films of the twentieth century, Evil Dead II, the perfect combination of classic horror, slapstick comedy and '80s style practical effects. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/evil-dead-ii?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcast…

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Clip Show 22: Phantom of the Pradise (1974) 16:58

6+ y ago16:58

16:58

Enjoy these highlights from our review of Brian de Palma's 1974 rock opera cult classic, Phantom of the Paradise. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-22-phantom-of-the-paradise-1974?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 21: Escape from New York (1981) 10:37

6+ y ago10:37

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Enjoy these highlights of our review of Escape from New York, John Carpenter's 1981 post-apocalyptic cult classic. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/escape-from-new-york?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 20: Lizard Baby (2004) 8:55

6+ y ago8:55

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of 2004's Lizard Baby, a story of fatherhood and creative madness. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-20-lizard-baby-2004?in=mondocoolmoviedudes/sets/mondo-cool-movie-dudes-podcastBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Episode 30: The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease (2004) 58:38

6+ y ago58:38

58:38

Join us for our first real new review in a while, of The Ravaged House: Zoroku's Disease, the 4th entry in Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror! This movie's a bit more serious and dramatic than the previous entries in the series but still sparked a fun conversation.Join us next time for 1985's Mask!By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 19: The Ref (1994) 19:04

6+ y ago19:04

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of The Ref, the '90s Christmas comedy where Dennis Leary holds an obnoxious rich family hostage. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-19-the-ref-1994By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 18: ThanksKilling (2009) 12:03

6+ y ago12:03

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Enjoy these highlights from our ThanksKilling review, the movie about a 500 year old turkey out for revenge on some really dumb college kids. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-18-thankskilling-2009By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 17: Jason X (2001) 18:42

6+ y ago18:42

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of one of the more ridiculous Friday the 13th sequels, Jason X. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/jason-xBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 16: The People Under the Stairs (1991) 22:42

6+ y ago22:42

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Enjoy these highlights from Wes Craven's The People Under the Stairs, one of the better '90s horror movies out there. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-16-the-people-under-the-stairs-1991By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 15: Highlander (1986) 23:10

6+ y ago23:10

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Highlander, the '80s fantasy epic featuring Sean Connery as the most Scottish sounding Spanish dude ever. Check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/highlanderBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 14: Dragonball: Evolution (2009) 37:57

6+ y ago37:57

37:57

Enjoy these highlights of our insanely brutal review of Dragonball: Evolution, one of the worst movies any of us have ever seen. If you're a fan of this movie, we sincerely apologize because we were not charitable. You can hear the full review here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-14-dragon-ball-evolution-2009…

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Clip show 13: Deadpool (2016) 31:03

6+ y ago31:03

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Deadpool, a really fun comic book movie that doesn't take itself very seriously.By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 12: Cocktail (1988) 18:23

6+ y ago18:23

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of the stupid but oddly lovable Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise, the ultimate in '80s schlock. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/cocktailBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 11: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) 24:36

6+ y ago24:36

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Guardians of the Galaxy. We don't usually review superhero/comic book stuff, since there's already so many podcasts with the words nerd of geek in their name who probably do a much better job of it. We hope we didn't bust on this one too hard for the Marvel fanboys out there! You can hear the full episode h…

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Clip show 10: Dead Girl Walking (2004) 16:42

6+ y ago16:42

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Enjoy these highlights from the shortest movie we're ever reviewed, the moody and atmospheric Dead Girl Walking, part of Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror. It resulted in one of shortest episodes but also one of the most fun to record. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-10-dead-girl-walking-20…

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Clip show 9: O Brother, Where art Thou? (2000) 13:28

6+ y ago13:28

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of O Brother, Where art Thou?, the Coen Brothers movie based on The Odyssey set in 1937 Mississippi that had a soundtrack that was on the charts for one billion weeks. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-9-o-brother-where-art-thou-2000…

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Clip show 8: Dune (1984) 34:55

6+ y ago34:55

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Dune, the underrated 1980s David Lynch sci fi freak show. Whether or not it's our best episode, it was definitely one of the most fun to record. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-8-dune-1984By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 7: Super Mario Bros. (1993) 27:44

6+ y ago27:44

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Enjoy some highlights from our review of Super Mario Bros., not only the first ever film adaptation of a video game but also one of the weirdest. Is it really as bad as everyone says? You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-7-super-mario-bros-1993By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 6: Wild Zero (1999) 25:57

6+ y ago25:57

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of one of the most entertaining movies we've ever done, and really one of the greatest motion pictures of all time, Wild Zero, a true rock 'n' roll jet movie. You can check out the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-6-wild-zero-1999…

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Clip show 5: World War Z (2013) 24:26

6+ y ago24:26

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Enjoy these highlights from our review of Brad Pitt's 2013 zombie snoozefest, World War Z. You can here the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-5-world-war-zBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 4: Shrek (2001) 23:29

6+ y ago23:29

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Enjoy these highlights from one of our most bugnuts episodes, Shrek. Hopefully you'll get some ogresized laughs out of it. You can hear the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-4-shrek-2001By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 3: Die Hard (1988) 37:04

7y ago37:04

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Enjoy some highlights from our third episode, Die Hard. This is pretty long for a clip show, but keep in mind the original episode is like 153 minutes. You can check out the original episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/die-hard-redo-editBy Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 2: One Magic Christmas (1985) 23:31

7y ago23:31

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Enjoy some highlights from our second episode, One Magic Christmas. You can hear the full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/mondocoolmoviedudes/episode-2-one-magic-christmas-1985By Mondo Cool Movie Dudes

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Clip show 1: The Boy From Hell (2004) 7:51

7y ago7:51

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So today we're starting a new initiative. We're trying out the idea of putting up short highlight reels of our back episodes, beginning of course with the one that started it all, The Boy From Hell. The aim is to create more time manageable episodes with more laughs per minute. We hope you enjoy! To check out the original episode, go here: https://…

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Episode 29: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007) 1:00:27

7y ago1:00:27

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Join us four our review of the elaborately titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, based on the popular Adult Swim show. It’s a movie that raises a lot of questions but leaves some unanswered. But hey, for a movie about an out of control exercise machine designed by a talking watermelon from outer space, it’s pretty damn funny.…

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Episode 28: The 'Burbs (1989) 1:08:49

7y ago1:08:49

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Join us for our review of 1989’s The ‘Burbs, from back before Tom Hanks was Big Bank Hanks, and he mostly starred in comedies. What would you do if some weird Germans moved into your neighborhood and shortly after, the old man next door disappeared? Hanks deals with all that, along with his two oddball neighbors driving him crazy. New year, new mem…

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Episode 27: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:22:06

7y ago1:22:06

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Join us for episode 27, our take on Ron Howard’s not so beloved version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey. This one reminded us a bit of Shrek, as it featured quite a bit of adult humor for a supposed kids’ movie, and a green protagonist. What’s up with the Grinch’s growth rate? Is Christmas this movie’s allegory for God? Do 6 …

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Episode 26: Twin Peaks (pilot episode) (1990) 1:33:45

7y ago1:33:45

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Join us for our review of the Twin Peaks pilot episode, both with and without the closed ending. Sorry about the delay on this one, Mack had a bad case of the sniffles. It tells the story of a small town murder mystery and all the weirdos involved. Who killed Laura Palmer? Why does Leo talk like that? And what’s the deal with that closed ending?Joi…

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Episode 25: ThanksKilling 3 (2012) 1:01:51

7y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Join us for our landmark 25th episode, in which we celebrate the season with one of the most bizarre, perplexing movies we’ve ever reviewed, 2012’s ThanksKilling 3. We get an inside look on the villainous Turkie’s family life, the relationship between a space worm and a robot rock monster, and everyone’s favorite cliche, a rapping granny. What a fe…

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Episode 24: Escape from L.A. (1996) 1:28:04

7y ago1:28:04

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Snake is back! And so are we, with 1996’s Escape from L.A. It takes place in a world where a religious fundamentalist nutjob becomes dictator of America, and every moral infraction, right down to card playing, gets you booted out of the country, and the U.S. is about to get invaded by a coalition that includes the likes of Uganda and Cuba! If that …

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Episode 23: Evil Dead II (1987) 1:22:01

7y ago1:22:01

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JOOIIIIN USSS for our first ever review of a sequel, Evil Dead II! This one’s coming out post-Halloween, due to the Deadites possessing Audacity. What can we say about this one that hasn’t already been said? Probably not much, but we think we made a pretty fun episode anyway. Even if you haven’t seen it, you’ve probably seen this series referenced …

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Pass the Peanuts 4: Mack and Sean Horror Talk 1:07:08

7y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

So getting a recording done for Evil Dead II continues to elude us (more on that later), but luckily we were able to get this Halloween time off-topic done. The conversation veers all over the place, but it starts with Mack’s rundown of the Halloween film series and Sean’s take on the newly-released Cult of Chucky. He also compares and contrasts th…

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Episode 22: Phantom of the Paradise (1974) 1:35:02

7y ago1:35:02

1:35:02

This Rocktober, join us for the episode so Beefy it took us a few months to create. We make our first venture into the '70s with Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise. How Beefy is Beef? Does the Phantom ever go to the bathroom? Just how short was Napoleon? All that and more as we discuss Winnipeg's favorite cult classic. Join us next time for E…

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Episode 21: Escape from New York (1981) 1:21:40

7+ y ago1:21:40

1:21:40

Join us for episode 21, the beginning of our second season, as we'll be reviewing 1981's Escape from New York, directed by John Carpenter. Is Snake a bad enough dude to save the president? Will the Duke ever get the Brain he's looking for? Can dudes be cuddly? Tune in, find out. Join us next time for Escape from L.A.!Note: when we talk about Frank …

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Episode 20: Lizard Baby (2004) 1:02:14

8y ago1:02:14

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This week's movie is 2004's Lizard Baby, the third installment in Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror, the series that started it all. Sadly, Keith was not available for this edition so we were back to the two-man crew not seen since the days of World War Z! Lizard Baby is a Twilight Zone-style story of a man who seems to be the only one weirded out b…

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Episode 19: The Ref (1994) 1:30:48

8y ago1:30:48

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Join us for our Mondo Cool Chrimbus Special, featuring Bryan, where we'll be reviewing 1994's The Ref, the movie where Denis Leary plays a “cat burglar” of a different kind who bites off more than he can chew. He's forced to deal with his hostages, the most annoying couple in Connecticut, played by Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis. The real pain begins …

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Episode 18: ThanksKilling (2009) 49:38

8y ago49:38

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Join us for our (late as always) Thanksgiving spectacular in which we'll be reviewing 2009's ThanksKilling, a low budget movie about a talking turkey killing a bunch of walking stereotypes. It's actually not too bad, especially considering the budget. We also broke out an impromptu Quad City DJs medley, so that's worth the price of admission right …

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Episode 17: Jason X (2001) 1:17:41

8y ago1:17:41

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So here's another (very late) Halloween-themed episode in which we review 2001's Jason X, directed by James Isaac. We dip our toes in the waters of Crystal Lake (Crystal Lake Research Facility, that is) in our first attempt at an entry from the Friday the 13th series. The film gives us a fascinating look into the future, like how stupid everyone's …

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Pass the Peanuts 3: The Safe Place Interview 53:21

8y ago53:21

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On this edition of Pass the Peanuts we had the exciting opportunity to talk to Nick Hunt, the film maker striving to put Central Florida back on the horror map with his upcoming film Safe Place, currently in pre-production. Nick tells us how he plans on making a movie that's a game-changer in the horror genre. He also tells us how he got in touch w…

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