Brother and sister combo Tim and Katherine examine the cinematic failures, the near-misses, and full-blown disasters of Hollywood in an effort to find the good in every movie, no matter how terrible. Not every film can be a masterpiece, but any film could be a failurepiece.
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Failurepiece Theater ep 99: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
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It's hard out here in the wasteland, especially for maybe-too-late prequels that bomb hard at the box office. But perhaps there is some redemption to be found in the Australian desert?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 98: The Pope's Exorcist (2023)
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We are back with a deep dive into the silliest, superhero-iest exorcism film ever, with a heaping helping of Russell Crowe topping a surprisingly delicious mix of old-school Catholicism, demon kids, and bad Italian accents. Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 97: Late Night with the Devil (2023)
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Come along as we discuss this recent indie sensation focused on a wild night on a 70s late night show. It's good, but is it good enough to stand the test of time? Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 96: Fallout (2024)
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Sometimes great shows don't get enough attention. Fallout is one of those shows, and a video game adaptation to boot. Listen in as we dish about how this show exceeds expectations and needs to be on your list of things to watch!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 95: The Tunnel (2012)
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We love some found footage horror around these parts, and we've recently discovered an overlooked gem that might just be one of the finer examples of low-key horror, especially for fans of the V/H/S series or REC. Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 94: Rebel Moon - Part One (2023)
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It's another...something from Zack Snyder's unholy alliance with Netflix--a mishmash of Seven Samurai, Star Wars, and tentacle hentai? Join us for a far-ranging discussion of this "content" that may or may not contain the term "dongship."
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FailurePiece Theater ep 93 - No One Will Save You (2023)
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In a year of surprising horror projects, Hulu's No One Will Save You, directed by Brian Duffield and featuring a powerhouse performance from lead Kaitlyn Dever, might stand above the rest. Listen in to find out why!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 92: Death Sentence (2007)
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Kevin Bacon goes hard in this James Wan-directed "spiritual sequel" to the Death Wish franchise. Backed with solid action and a razor-thin revenge plot, it might just be the Max Payne movie we always deserved, sans the Wahlberg. Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 91: The Phantom (1996)
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It's a Billy Zane superhero picture where some people appear to understand how goofy and fun things are and some people...don't. Part of the first wave of superhero projects, let's see how this early comic strip to film interpretation holds up, vague racism aside!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 90: Cobweb (2023)
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It's a spooky season once again, and we are back with a discussion of a surprise horror release overshadowed by Barbenheimer upon release, but might deserve a slot in your yearly horror movie rotation. Listen in and find out about this indie gem!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 89: The Covenant (2006)
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In a return to the show, raconteur and purveyor of 90s action schlock Renny Harlin is back with the most blatant backdoor CW pilot episode ever, The Covenant. Starring a murderer's row of early 2k male models, it's the Craft, but worse and with dudes. Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 88 - Indiana Jones and the Summer Catch Up pt 2 (2023)
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Hey there! Our in-depth heavy spoiler discussion of Dial of Destiny continues apace!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 87 - Indiana Jones and the Summer Catch Up pt 1 (2023)
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It's our annual summer catch up episode, wherein we discuss all the various media we've been consuming, and being our lengthy discussion of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Listen in!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 86: You Should Have Left (2020)
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It's House of Leaves meets Stir of Echoes, with some Bacon bits for flavoring. It's another Thriller romp from the mind of David Koepp, but is it worth your time? Listen and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 85: The Hole in the Ground (2019)
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Guess what? The new Evil Dead movie is pretty good. Let's take a look at the film that got director Lee Cronin the job. Turns out it's pretty good, too!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 84: The Hunt (2020)
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It's Most Dangerous Game, but everyone involved is an idiot except for Betty Gilpin. Do you have any other requirements?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 83: 65 (2023)
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It's Adam Driver and dinosaurs. What else do you want out of a movie, really?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 82: Doom (2005)
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It's Doom, and, finally, video game adaptations into popular media can be considered art. Let's discuss!
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FailurePiece Theather ep 81: Hellboy (2019)
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We love Hellboy. But sometimes the things you love can make the pain worse. Listen in as we dissect one of the biggest superhero bombs in recent memory.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 80: Skinamarink (2022)
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A lo-fi horror classic or a slog through mediocrity? Let's talk about Skinamarink!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 79: The Core (2003)
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It's perhaps the most dunked-on film in a dunked-on genre. Is there any further joy to be mined from the foamy core of The Core? Let's find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 78: Favorite Things 2022 (Movies)
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It's time to talk about some movies that aren't failures--they're good! Like, unabashedly good!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 77: Favorite Things 2022 (TV)
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In which we run down some of our favorite TV shows of 2022. Listen in, won't you?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 76: The Cell (2000)
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A visually sumptuous exploration of a serial killer's mind from a visionary director who doesn't get enough recognition? Yes, please. And J-Lo is in it?
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FailurePiece Theater ep 75: Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
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Gather round for an internet-friendly ranked list of the 8 excellent episodes of Papa Del Toro's incredible new Netflix show.
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FailurePiece Theater Episode 74: Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power episodes 6-8 (2022)
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That guy? Nope, not Sauron. He's just a regular dude. Nothing to see here.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 73: Hellraiser (2022)
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"We have such sights to show you." Sort of.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 72: Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power episodes 1-5 (2022)
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"One Show to Rule them All, and in the Darkness, Bore Them."
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FailurePiece Theater ep 71: Day Shift (2022)
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What if vampire hunters were just, like, regular folk? Folk who need money for braces and private school payments? What if they were Jamie Foxx? What if they were Snoop Dogg? Why am I asking so many questions? Because after watching this movie, you'll have more questions than answers. Listen in to find out which ones!…
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FailurePiece Theater Ep 70 - Last Shift (2014)
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In a "we're REAL horror fans" move, this week we discuss 2014's Last Shift--an indie bottle movie set in a real, honest-to-goodness abandoned police station. Cults, hazmat suits, and daddy issues abound, but does it work? Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 69: The Gray Man (2022)
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Is it called "The Gray Man" because it was designed to be this dull and lifeless? Or is some spy stuff or something? Listen in as we try to figure it out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 68: Wish Upon (2017)
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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...you might be forced to watch a bad movie about wishes or something. Just sayin'.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 67: The Grudge (2020)
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Oh no! We've been grudged!
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FailurePiece Theater Ep 66: Summer Catch Up
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We're back, after ONE of us took a lovely vacation through the wonders of the natural world. We're catching up on what we've watched and enjoyed the first half of the year, so join us as we move through our watchlists by streaming service!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 65: Mandy (2018)
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Nic Cage is great. Mandy is great. Listen and find out why!
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FailurePiece Theater ep64: Old (2021)
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It's the most recent release from one of Hollywood's most prolific and inscrutable directors. A Twilight Zone episode masquerading as a feature film, is Old still worth your time? Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep63: Moonfall (2022)
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The moon is...falling? Oh, Roland Emmerich.
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FailurePiece Theater Episode 62: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
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Listen in this week as we discuss an overlooked low-budget horror film from Andre Ovredal. Autopsy! Mystery! Emile Hirsch!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 61 - Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
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On the cusp of the onrushing Raimi-volution, the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Raimi-verse, we thought it might be a good idea to look back at one of iconic director Sam Raimi's strangest projects-the James Franco-fied Oz the Great and Powerful. Join us as we try to figure out if Sam Raimi has ever, actually, made a bad movie.…
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FailurePiece Theater ep 60: The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
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Did you know Vin Diesel makes movies other than the Fast and Furious kind? It's true! Listen in to see if One of the D's in D&D stands for Diesel, and most importantly, if The Last Witch Hunter is all about family.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 59: Ghost in the Shell (2017)
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Live action anime remakes are typically...uh...not good. Does Ghost in the Shell featuring ScarJo and friends buck the trend? Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 58: Alien 3 (1992)
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It's one of the worst examples of studio interference and mismanagement ever. It's the first studio film from one of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors. It's Alien 3, but is it a failurepiece? Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 57: Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995)
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Scott Bakula? Check. Genre hybrid combining magic, mystery, and demons? Check. One of the greatest unknown films of 90s horror cinema? Maybe. Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 56: The Mangler (1995)
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In 1995, Tobe Hooper made a Stephen King adaptation called "The Mangler." This was widely regarded as a "bad move." But, what if it wasn't? Listen in and find out!
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FailurePiece Theater ep 55: New Year Catch-up (Matrix Resurrections, Free Guy, Don't Look Up)
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This week it's a bit of a catch up episode. The holidays afforded some binging of new media for us both, so we delve into a very long, mostly spoiler-free discussion of the divisive Matrix Resurrections, the surprising Free Guy, and the maddening Don't Look Up. Matrix Resu-reboot: 0:00 - 49:40Free Guy: 50:00 - 1:11:44Don't Look Up 1:11:45 - end…
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FailurePiece Theater ep 54: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
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It's time to discuss some overblown action a la Renny Harlin--the Geena Davis vehicle The Long Kiss Goodnight. It's a Shane Black back of the desk drawer special with all the excess one would expect in the Bruckheimer-fueled world of 90s Hollywood blockbusters. It's a wild ride full of spies, lies, and threats involving children(ies?). Join in as w…
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FailurePiece Theater ep 53: The Gate (1987)
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Up for discussion this week is the sorta-cult classic 80's latchkey kid nightmare movie The Gate. It's got some serious horror chops and some killer special effects for a movie about a few kids fighting demons leaking out of a hole in the ground in suburban Canada. The movie also makes it clear that you should never let a demon pat you on the head,…
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FailurePiece Theater ep 52: Power Rangers (2017)
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Go, go nostalgia rangers! Up on the block this week is the most recent attempt to grungily update those teenagers with attitude from Angel Grove. It's sort of okay, but don't worry...they will definitely try again. Listen in as we discuss hot teens, Rita Repulsa, and Krispy Kreme.
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FailurePiece Theater ep 51: The Empty Man (2020)
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We are back this week with a horror movie you've never heard of, buried by the studio after years of production problems and clashes with the director. Summarily dropped into theaters mid-pandemic, The Empty Man is a cult classic in the making, so come along as we break down where this movie goes wrong, but also goes very, very right.…
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FailurePiece Theater ep 50: Doctor Sleep (2019)
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It's the big 5-0 as we hold court for the mighty mister Flanagan once more--this time for his vastly overlooked Doctor Sleep. It's another King adaptation widely considered impossible, but he handles it with a deft hand and may have crafted a worthy, but wildly different, follow-up to a Kubrickian classic. Come find out if the world needs to wake u…
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