FailurePiece Theater Ep 93 - No One Will Save You (2023) Failurepiece Theater podcast

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What happens when the Netflix content mill hits against two of the most successful directors of all time? Not a lot, it seems. A "fine enough" outing from the brothers Russo, is Electric State enough to hold your attention for a few hours, or will it be forgotten, like so many other films on the service?…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 103: Caddo Lake (2024) 1:54:07

11 weeks ago1:54:07

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This time we are back with a discussion of the direct-to-Max, M. Night-produced movie set in the swamps of Louisiana. A twisty thriller with some cool elements, does this one count as another forgotten dumped-to-streaming loser, or a failurepiece? Listen in to find out!

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FailurePiece Theater ep 102: Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024) 1:58:27

19 weeks ago1:58:27

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In the episode, we examine a film sent out to die by nearly everyone involved. But, it reeks of comic-accurate Hellboy and the trailer left both of us surprised. Let's dig deep and flex some Hellboy knowledge while we figure out if this is a true disaster or a hidden comic book gem.

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FailurePiece Theater ep 101: Summer Catch Up 2024 2:38:31

31 weeks ago2:38:31

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Hey, it's a summer catch up episode! We've been watching a lot of stuff, and here we are, chatting about it! Listen in, won't you?

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FailurePiece Theather ep 100: Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (1999) 3:07:32

38 weeks ago3:07:32

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It's our 100th episode, so we went deep and decided to discuss what is, perhaps, one of the most consequential films in pop culture history and our lives. It's time for the Phantom Menace, and we aren't ready.

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Failurepiece Theater ep 99: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 2:27:10

43 weeks ago2:27:10

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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) 2:27:18

46 weeks ago2:27:18

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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) 1:47:34

49 weeks ago1:47:34

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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) 1:29:34

1 year ago1:29:34

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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) 1:48:37

1 year ago1:48:37

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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) 2:46:50

1 year ago2:46:50

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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) 1:59:28

1 year ago1:59:28

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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) 1:52:59

2 years ago1:52:59

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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) 2:08:08

2 years ago2:08:08

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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) 1:47:17

2 years ago1:47:17

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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) 2:19:50

2 years ago2:19:50

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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) 1:31:41

2 years ago1:31:41

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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) 1:39:48

2 years ago1:39:48

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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) 1:45:37

2 years ago1:45:37

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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) 1:41:33

2 years ago1:41:33

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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) 1:17:46

2 years ago1:17:46

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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) 1:47:07

2 years ago1:47:07

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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) 2:17:08

2 years ago2:17:08

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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) 2:21:18

2 years ago2:21:18

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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) 1:42:30

2 years ago1:42:30

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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) 2:44:04

2 years ago2:44:04

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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) 2:15:33

2 years ago2:15:33

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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) 1:57:26

2 years ago1:57:26

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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) 2:03:30

2 years ago2:03:30

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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) 1:58:46

3 years ago1:58:46

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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) 2:12:55

3 years ago2:12:55

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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) 2:15:27

3 years ago2:15:27

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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) 2:37:32

3 years ago2:37:32

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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) 2:08:34

3 years ago2:08:34

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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) 1:54:34

3 years ago1:54:34

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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) 2:16:56

3 years ago2:16:56

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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) 1:48:22

3 years ago1:48:22

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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) 1:56:58

3 years ago1:56:58

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Oh no! We've been grudged!

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FailurePiece Theater Ep 66: Summer Catch Up 2:32:30

3 years ago2:32:30

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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) 1:35:06

3 years ago1:35:06

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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) 1:55:03

3 years ago1:55:03

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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) 1:54:51

3 years ago1:54:51

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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) 1:32:45

3 years ago1:32:45

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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) 2:16:30

3 years ago2:16:30

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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) 1:56:19

3 years ago1:56:19

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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) 1:33:46

3 years ago1:33:46

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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) 1:31:09

3 years ago1:31:09

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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) 2:44:52

3 years ago2:44:52

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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) 2:11:58

3 years ago2:11:58

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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) 1:51:21

3 years ago1:51:21

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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 - 49:40 Free Guy: 50:00 - 1:11:44 Don't Look Up 1:11:45 - end…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 54: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) 1:35:57

3 years ago1:35:57

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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 we break down this notoriously overwrought remnant of the 80s action mold.…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 53: The Gate (1987) 2:13:25

3 years ago2:13:25

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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, lest you grow eyes in your hands (duh!). Listen in while we break it down, won't you?…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 52: Power Rangers (2017) 2:32:47

4 years ago2:32:47

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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) 1:55:44

4 years ago1:55:44

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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) 1:50:41

4 years ago1:50:41

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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 up to this one!…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 49: Midnight Mass (2021) 2:12:11

4 years ago2:12:11

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In the first episode of our rebranding to the Flanacast, a podcast devoted to all things Mike Flanagan, we discuss his recent Netflix release, Midnight Mass--a tour de force in his particular brand of quiet, unsettling horror. And no, we aren't rebranding, but let's say the discussion got pretty serious.…

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FailurePiece Theater ep 48: Malignant (2021) 2:20:02

4 years ago2:20:02

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Wanna see what happens when you give a horror fan/director a budget and seemingly no restrictions? Then dig into Malignant with us this week!

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FailurePiece Theater ep 47: Suicide Squad (2016) 2:27:55

4 years ago2:27:55

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It's Suicide Squad (the old one). There's really nothing else to say, I guess?

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FailurePiece Theater ep 46: Fear Street pt 3: 1666 (2021) 1:44:55

4 years ago1:44:55

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We are back, and this week it's the delve into the final swan song of the Fear Street Trilogy-1666. It's not great, but maybe this is what we can expect from the next era of horror-so beholden to its predecessors that it struggles to do much new. But if it works, is that all bad?

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FailurePiece Theater ep 45: Fear Street pt 2: 1978 (2021) 2:05:55

4 years ago2:05:55