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Shat the Movies: 80's

What are the The Best 1980s & 1990s Movies? Do you find yourself asking if the movies we loved while growing up were really that good? Have you caught yourself thinking, “why don’t make movies like they use to?” Can you still remember spending your Friday Nights searching for the perfect movie rental at Blockbuster Video? Do you know what Blockbuster Video is? If you answered yes, then this is the podcast for you!

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Young Guns II (1990) from 2023-11-23T18:51:07

Of all the '80s movies that needed a sequel, "Young Guns" wasn't one of them. But when you quadruple the budget, beef up the cast and toss in Christian Slater, the Shat Crew (and commissioner Ke...

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Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) from 2023-11-16T21:29:38

If you aren't a Kathleen Turner fan, haven't experienced a young Nicolas Cage or want to see what would happen if Francis Ford Coppola directed a time-travel fantasy rom-com, "Peggy Sue Got Marr...

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Bowfinger (1999) from 2023-11-09T05:20:32

Who doesn't love a movie about making a movie? Who doesn't love Eddie Murphy? Who doesn't love Steve Martin? By the end of our "Bowfinger" podcast, you'll find out exactly who.

Along the ...

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Cat's Eye (1985) from 2023-10-31T22:47:37

This year's Shat The Movies Spooktacular brings you three movies in one: It's the 1985 horror anthology "Cat's Eye." What do all the stories have in common? A cat, Drew Barrymore and a heavy dep...

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The Godfather (1972) from 2023-10-27T05:02:41

Shat The Movies has dabbled in films from the 1970s, but we've never reached back this far. More than 50 years ago, a Francis Ford Coppola epic changed the way America viewed organized crime and...

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Sneakers (1992) from 2023-10-19T21:19:22

"Sneakers" is to Dick Ebert as "Hackers" is to Gene Lyons. This 1992 thriller doesn't have flashy graphics, funky fashions or a techno soundtrack—but it does have Ben Kingsley, Sidney Poitier, D...

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The Warriors (1979) from 2023-10-12T02:53:23

"The Warriors" is a movie that many people quote but few truly appreciate, at least not as much as listeners Carlos The Mailman and Natasha The Mail Lady. And for them, Big D faced his childhood...

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The History of The World, Part I (1981) from 2023-10-06T21:55:21

Does Big D hate "Spaceballs" or does he hate Mel Brooks? Shat The Movies Fantasy Football champion John decided to settle the question once-and-for-all by commissioning the 1981 ensemble comedy ...

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The Long Good Friday (1981) from 2023-09-29T19:47:53

On a transatlantic odyssey to discover the magic of Bob Hoskins, the Shat Crew instead finds itself wondering "is this Ireland?" and "did all the English look alike in the 1970s?" Come get lost ...

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Major Payne (1995) from 2023-09-21T06:07:51

Dick Ebert wonders why Damon Wayans wasn't in more movies after filming "Major Payne." Gene Lyons wonders why Damon Wayans was in any more movies after filming "Major Payne."

This 1995 co...

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Hellraiser (1987) from 2023-09-15T03:00:32

"Hellraiser" spawned an 11-film franchise that neither Dick Ebert nor Gene Lyons had ever seen because they were too afraid of Pinhead. This week, commissioner Jason B. changed all that.

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No Way Out (1987) from 2023-09-05T16:46:50

If you enjoy spy movies with no spying, romantic comedies with no laughs and Sean Young movies with no sex appeal, you'll love 1987's "No Way Out."

This Kevin Costner thriller spends 45 m...

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Apocalypse Now (1979) from 2023-08-30T18:30:44

When the daughter of a Vietnam veteran asks you to review "Apocalypse Now," you answer the call. Both Gene and Dick agree this movie is epic, but the topic of Marlon Brando's weight sparks an al...

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Bad Boys (1983) from 2023-08-23T05:39:04

Shat The Movies is proud to present the film that scared Dick Ebert straight and drove Gene Lyons to realize he wouldn't last a week in prison: 1983's "Bad Boys."

Sean Penn's breakthrough...

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Police Academy (1984) from 2023-08-18T06:43:17

We know what you're thinking: "How did it take you 348 episodes to get to Police Academy?" The truth is we just needed one brave citizen to step up against that crime and commission this 1984 co...

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Hackers (1995) from 2023-08-09T06:51:41

Are you into phreaking for phone sex? Do Rollerblades turn you on? Does the name Captain Midnight mean anything to you? Have you been to Chuck Woolery's Wienerbarn of Science? If so, "Hackers" i...

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Highlander II: The Quickening (1991) from 2023-08-02T03:49:18

In this sci-fi/fantasy sequel, Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) has become an elderly man after losing his immortality. Living in a bleak future where the world is protected from solar radia...

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Allan Quatermain and The Lost City of Gold (1986) from 2023-07-25T14:51:57

In our first back-to-back reviews of a film and its sequel, Shat The Movies presents "Allan Quatermain and The Lost City of Gold," the 1986 flop that answers the question: "what if leftover Fren...

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King Solomon's Mines (1985) from 2023-07-20T02:24:11

"Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny" just hit theaters, the fifth installment in the legendary Harrison Ford series. But a lesser-known archeological adventure didn't enjoy the same success. ...

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Speed (1994) from 2023-07-12T05:52:41

We all remember the big explosions and daring stunts in "Speed," but some of the biggest risks had nothing to do with the on-screen mayhem. Hiring Ted "Theodore" Logan as an action star? Casting...

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Beowulf (1999) from 2023-06-27T21:37:59

Remember when we covered "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" and wondered why Christopher Lambert had be replaced as Raiden? This week, we got our answer: Shat The Movies' favorite Frenchman was busy ...

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The Wraith (1986) from 2023-06-22T02:56:33

Charlie Sheen scored some hits in the 1980s: "Red Dawn," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "Young Guns," "Platoon" and "Major League." But only one movie featured him as a resurrected racer with a kil...

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Tango&Cash (1989) from 2023-06-13T22:30:01

"Tango & Cash" was the final major motion picture released in the 1980s. Like a fish born with legs, this 1989 action-comedy showed signs of evolution into a new age but sucked ass at swimming.<...

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Return to Oz (1985) from 2023-06-08T05:19:42

If you've ever wondered what went wrong with Fairuza Balk's childhood, listener David D. has the answer. That's why he commissioned the dark-ass 1985 Disney flop "Return to Oz."

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Jaws (1975) from 2023-05-31T16:00:10

In a surprisingly educational episode, the Shaw Crew learns that sharks are playful, '70s parenting was utterly irresponsible and Richard Dreyfuss was the original hipster. It's the summer block...

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Deep Rising (1998) from 2023-05-24T05:26:09

Do you like pirate movies? How about insurance fraud thrillers? Action films with giant sea monsters? Well, one 1998 movie decided to combine them all and cast Famke Janssen as an international ...

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Splash (1984) from 2023-05-17T05:32:05

What do you get the mermaid fanatic who has everything? Might we suggest Dick Ebert discussing the sex lives of cryptids and Gene drooling over Daryl Hannah? It's 1984's "Splash!"

In this...

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The Muppet Movie (1979) from 2023-05-11T19:33:06

In a rare trip to the 1970s, Big D and Gene examine the Jim Henson film that started it all: "The Muppet Movie." 

Sharing a respect for the wild characters and expert puppeteering in this...

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Dances With Wolves (1990) from 2023-05-04T15:50:09

We can thank Kevin Costner's "Dances With Wolves" for reinvigorating Westerns for the '90s, leading to other Shat movies like "Tombstone" and "Unforgiven." For '80s kids, it also served as a gat...

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Halloween III: Season of The Witch (1982) from 2023-04-26T18:48:36

"Great song ... great masks ... the plan sucks." That's how Dick Ebert summed up the infamous bait-and-switch horror classic "Halloween III: Season of The Witch," a movie that taught us what hap...

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Stripes (1981) from 2023-04-19T18:14:22

"Stripes" surfaced some pretty great Army stories from Big D— including the joy's of kitchen duty, henpecked drill sergeants, incompetent officers and what it means to be a Five-Jump Chump—while...

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Ninja Scroll (1993) from 2023-04-13T19:26:11

In our family-friendly, post-Pixar world, it's easy to forget kids of the '90s enjoyed some adult animation—some VERY adult animation. If you're into ultraviolence, overcomplicated plots, finger...

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That Thing You Do! (1996) from 2023-04-06T00:14:01

What do Spin Doctors, Dave Matthews Band, Billy Corgan and Styx have in common? They all get trashed in this episode of Shat The Movies (Cock Sparrer was spared.) It's the 1996 comedy "That Thin...

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The Name of The Rose (1986) from 2023-03-28T16:28:56

"The Name of The Rose" is a movie that features the exact same robe worn by Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars." It's also the 1986 unholy whodunnit that reinvigorated Sean Connery's career.

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The Craft (1996) from 2023-03-22T04:17:55

"My problem isn't with this movie: It's with you two." - Dick Ebert

Everyone's favorite everyman was flummoxed this week as his co-hosts drooled over "The Craft," a movie hand-picked for ...

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Muriel's Wedding (1994) from 2023-03-16T18:29:01

Ahead of Gene Lyons' big day, Dick and Ash share their married-life wisdom as Shat The Movies travels once again to Australia for the 1994 comedy "Muriel's Wedding."

As expected, this mov...

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Near Dark (1987) from 2023-03-08T03:43:27

Until we watched "Near Dark," the Shat Crew was blissfully unaware that vampires' true supernatural power wasn't immortality: It was prudent decision-making and wise investments. 

In her ...

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Great Expectations (1998) from 2023-03-01T05:44

"Shat The Movies" has seen its share of literary adaptations but never one that inspired Big D to draw, Gene to regain his teen mojo and Ash to besmirch the good name of coastal Florida. It's Ch...

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Outside Providence (1999) from 2023-02-23T05:53:08

If you love Rhode Island accents, relish period pieces that forget the period and hate Gene Lyons, our "Outside Providence" podcast is the episode for you!

As Ash and Big Dildo dig into t...

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Rad (1986) from 2023-02-15T07:44:25

BMX bikes! "Send Me An Angel!" Lori Loughlin in a Mongoose bicycle suit! It's the Shat The Movies episode we've been waiting six months to debut: "Rad!"

Listener Frank Falls commissioned ...

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Bloodsport (1988) from 2023-02-07T15:43:31

If you've ever wondered how Jean-Claude Van Damme became an international action star, there's one '80s movie you need to see: "Bloodsport."

This episode, commissioned by listener Adam fr...

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Teen Wolf (1985) from 2023-02-02T06:13:48

When Hot Sauce Steve won the Shat Fantasy Basketball title, he decided to give back to the Shat community by commissioning the long-overdue '80s werewolf basketball comedy "Teen Wolf."

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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) from 2023-01-28T05:35:38

When listener Ryley moved out of her parents' house for the first time and needed a comfort movie, "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" was there. We humbly offer this Shat The Movies review to the eld...

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Flash Gordon (1980) from 2023-01-26T04:45:58

We have only ourselves to blame for this one. Well, actually, it's pretty much all Big D's fault: Shat The Movies finally found the courage (and the commissioner) to tackle the 1980 space opera ...

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Back to School (1986) from 2023-01-18T23:04:23

Dick and Gene agree "Back to School" is Rodney Dangerfield's best movie, but does it deserve mention among the greatest '80s comedies? Not if you ask Ash.

This 1986 college classic, commi...

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Judgment Night (1993) from 2023-01-12T05:20:02

Was "Judgment Night" just "The Hangover" for the '90s? Was it just "Adventures in Babysitting" but for bros? Or was this 1993 urban thriller a truly experimental film with a pioneering rap-rock ...

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Caveman (1981) from 2023-01-07T08:34:53

How do you ruin a 1981 comedy featuring the talents of Dennis Quaid, Jack Gilford and Shelley Long? Make it about cavemen, and give Ringo the Starr role. Gene Lyons downed an entire six pack whi...

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The Ice Pirates (1984) from 2023-01-04T08:15:08

When Big D and Roger came up with the idea for "Shat The Movies," they knew they wanted to start with all the films that defined the '80s and '90s. Movies like "Big," "Pretty Woman" and, of cour...

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This Is Spinal Tap (1984) from 2022-12-29T08:17:25

The Christopher Guest mockumentary that started it all, "This Is Spinal Tap," blended brilliant musical parodies and absurd non-sequiturs well ahead of its time in 1984. It was so convincing tha...

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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) from 2022-12-21T08:07:38

At Shat The Movies, we believe representation matters. And it's never been more apparent than when we sat down to review "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." Was Mustafa offensive? Ask Gene....

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) from 2022-12-14T06:17:59

Guy Ritchie enters the Halls of Shat with the 1998 feature film debut that revealed an unsanitized London to hip American teens and twentysomethings: "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels."

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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) from 2022-12-14T06:17:59

Guy Ritchie enters the Halls of Shat with the 1998 feature film debut that revealed an unsanitized London to hip American teens and twentysomethings: "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels."

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Dead Man (1995) from 2022-12-07T06:41:43

Is "Dead Man" the most interesting Western of the '90s, or did Jim Jarmusch just succeed at shooting a really pretty Johnny Depp in black-and-white for two hours? That depends on what you unders...

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Blue Thunder (1983) from 2022-11-30T23:11:06

Before there was "Airwolf," before there was "Fire Birds," one movie stood alone as the epitome of helicopter action: "Blue Thunder." It's the movie that inspired Big D to be a pilot, showed us ...

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Natural Born Killers (1994) from 2022-11-23T08:49:08

Can a movie that scandalized America in 1994 continue to shock us today? Not really, but Oliver Stone's "Natural Born Killers" still has a lot going for it: a perfectly composed cast, a kickass ...

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Romper Stomper (1992) from 2022-11-16T00:08:39

Gene's comment that he didn't "enjoy Australian cinema" triggered quite a few rebuttals in the form of Shat The Movies commissions. And neo-Nazi drama "Romper Stomper" just might be the one that...

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Arthur (1981) from 2022-11-08T17:54:15

Shat on TV listeners begging us to cover "House of The Dragon" finally get their wish in this week's Shat The Movies feature: "Arthur." This episode commissioned by David K. also explores what t...

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Blue Velvet (1986) from 2022-11-03T05:10:50

Few directors have polarized the Shat Crew's wipe scores the way David Lynch has, and few David Lynch movies are as polarizing as "Blue Velvet." With odd peccadillos, unsettling violence, over-t...

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) from 2022-10-29T20:22:02

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is, without a doubt, a Halloween movie. It's got blood, gore, murders, a creepy castle — what more do you want? And the best way to see it is in a crowd, so Big D...

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First Blood (1982) from 2022-10-27T01:41:39

Before Rambo was an action figure, cartoon character, and lunchbox cover, Sylvester Stallone starred in "First Blood," an action-drama that spotlights the displaced and disillusioned veterans of...

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American Beauty (1999) from 2022-10-18T23:07:01

Sam Mendes earned an Oscar for his debut film, "American Beauty." But more importantly, he gave the Shat Crew fuel for discussing couch sex, Chekov's dick, the ignorance of youth and world peace...

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Uncle Buck (1989) from 2022-10-15T04:46:40

Brothers and prolific Shat The Movies commissioners Josh, Adam and Jon R. have always been there for us. When a shooter attacked their beloved Highland Park on July 4, it was our duty and honor ...

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Uncle Buck (1989) from 2022-10-15T04:46:40

Brothers and prolific Shat The Movies commissioners Josh, Adam and Jon R. have always been there for us. When a shooter attacked their beloved Highland Park on July 4, it was our duty and honor ...

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Ghostbusters II (1989) from 2022-10-12T05:28:58

We made it to Episode 300! This "Ghostbusters II" review has it all: Ash learns about New Coke; Gene learns he might not like young Bill Murray; Big D teaches us all about "Tears in Heaven;" and...

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Manhunter (1986) from 2022-10-05T21:12:18

Shat The Movies has covered "The Silence of The Lambs," but that wasn't enough for film elitists who scoff at the mainstream appeal of Sir Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecktor and Jodi Foster's Cla...

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Dark City (1998) from 2022-09-28T08:28:34

Big D returns from a booze cruise just in time to tackle a 1998 sci-fi sleeper that explores the nature of individuality, the impact of memories and the allure of Jennifer Connelly's mustache. P...

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Reservoir Dogs (1992) from 2022-09-21T05:09:42

“Reservoir Dogs” isn’t the kind of movie a rookie podcaster should touch. It’s an icon of the ‘90s, the debut of a game-changing director, perhaps even the birth of a new genre. So we waited, an...

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Defending Your Life (1991) from 2022-09-13T22:30:52

When a listener dedicates a podcast commission to his late wife, you treat it with respect. When the movie is about death and the afterlife, you add a degree of reverence. When one of your podca...

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Smokey and The Bandit (1977) from 2022-09-07T04:33:29

Shat The Movies has brought us so many dynamic pairings: Riggs and Murtaugh, Goose and Maverick, Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons. It's only fair that we reach back to 1977 for the quickest duo to deli...

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The Devil's Advocate (1997) from 2022-08-31T00:01:18

Each Shat The Movies host brought unique insights to shed light on 1997's "The Devil's Advocate." Dick gifted us with his knowledge of Gainesville, Fla. Gene examined the justice system. And Ash...

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The Truman Show (1998) from 2022-08-17T04:51:13

All-star commissioner Bralen D. adds to Shat The Movies' Jim Carrey catalog with the 1998 film that spanned a half dozen genres and lent its name to a psychiatric disease: "The Truman Show."

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South Park: Bigger, Longer&Uncut (1999) from 2022-08-10T05:56:47

With Gene on vacation, Big D and Ash tagged-in Shat favorite, guest host, Kevin Brackett from "Reel Spoilers" to help them tackle the 1999 classic "South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut."

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Unforgiven (1992) from 2022-08-03T05:21:16

Big D and Gene called up the rootinest, tootinest feller they know to help review 1992's "Unforgiven," and the King Bee delivered with sage cowboy wisdom about big-booty threesomes, the pony eco...

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) from 2022-07-27T05:00:26

Gene Lyons probably will never enjoy the flattery of a biopic retelling his life, but "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension" comes pretty damn close to depicting his life a...

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Liar Liar (1997) from 2022-07-20T01:43:23

Gene gets a crash-course in parenting in this week's group-commissioned Jim Carrey hit from 1997, "Liar Liar." Ash cautions against Disneyworld Dads and helicopter parents, while Big D makes the...

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Notting Hill (1999) from 2022-07-13T05:47:10

Ash and Gene ditch the third wheel this week for a romantic stroll along the River Thames and up to "Notting Hill," where they sing along to '90s English ballads, discuss meeting celebrities, an...

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Event Horizon (1997) from 2022-07-05T21:47:39

Shat The Movies loves a good horror movie, and all three hosts were thrilled when listener Robert in Germany commissioned "Event Horizon." This 1997 space freak-out film combined sci-fi and infe...

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So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) from 2022-06-28T23:57:41

After "Wayne's World" scored a near perfect 0.25 Wipe Score, the Shat Crew was drooling over the prospect of covering Mike Myers' follow-up flop with a knockout supporting cast: "So I Married An...

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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) from 2022-06-21T17:10:14

Two old friends of the podcast return this week for Shat The Movies' take on "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka": Black Girl Couch commissioned the 1988 blaxploitation parody, and The King Bee is our gues...

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Needful Things (1993) from 2022-06-15T22:59:58

Shat The Movies is no stranger to film adaptations of Stephen King books, but this is the first one Big D has actually read. "Needful Things" combines the unexpected star power of Ed Harris and ...

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Needful Things (1993) from 2022-06-15T22:59:58

Shat The Movies is no stranger to film adaptations of Stephen King books, but this is the first one Big D has actually read. "Needful Things" combines the unexpected star power of Ed Harris and ...

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Vice Versa (1988) from 2022-02-27T16:59:15

Tom Hanks’ “Big” was the ‘80s film that started it all for “Shat The Movies,” a massive hit everyone saw growing up. But a few months before “Big” hit theaters, another child-to-man body transfo...

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Vice Versa (1988) from 2022-02-27T16:59:15

Tom Hanks’ “Big” was the ‘80s film that started it all for “Shat The Movies,” a massive hit everyone saw growing up. But a few months before “Big” hit theaters, another child-to-man body transfo...

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Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) from 2022-02-08T15:37:51

The last time Shat The Movies took on a Mel Brooks movie, Big D spoiled Roger's and Gene's fun with a grumpy wipe score.

Will "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" be a parody redemption, or will D...

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It (1990) from 2022-02-02T05:10:38

Shat The Movies is no stranger to Stephen King movies, but we've never done a miniseries before. "It" taught us there's nothing more shat-tastic than mixing television icons like John Ritter, Ha...

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The Naked Gun (1988) from 2022-01-19T06:06:39

With a joke every 10 seconds, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" is considered by many the Gold Standard when it comes to '80s comedies. The gags are nonstop and forever burned int...

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The Naked Gun (1988) from 2022-01-19T06:06:39

With a joke every 10 seconds, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" is considered by many the Gold Standard when it comes to '80s comedies. The gags are nonstop and forever burned int...

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The Naked Gun (1988) from 2022-01-19T06:06:39

With a joke every 10 seconds, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" is considered by many the Gold Standard when it comes to '80s comedies. The gags are nonstop and forever burned int...

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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) from 2022-01-19T06:06:39

With a joke every 10 seconds, "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" is considered by many the Gold Standard when it comes to '80s comedies. The gags are nonstop and forever burned int...

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An American Werewolf in London (1981) from 2022-01-12T03:43:55

It's another Shat The Movies horror-comedy, but this time we have an '80s classic. Longtime listener Rob T. reached out from across the pod to commission the 1981 John Landis masterpiece, "An Am...

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Masters of the Universe (1987) from 2022-01-05T14:19:36

Some commissioners present Shat The Movies with films they admire, hoping for low wipe scores and eternal glory in the Pantheon of Shat. Others serve us straight from toilet, understanding their...

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Ravenous (1999) from 2021-12-30T20:35:58

Just as fans feared (or cheered) Shat The Movies slipping into a pattern of covering '90s blockbuster films, listener Ben in Japan commissioned "Ravenous" to close out the 2021 Shat calendar. Listen

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In The Army Now (1994) from 2021-12-28T22:35:57

We dedicate this Shat The Movies episode to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and the people who love them. Oh, and Pauly Shore fans who feel horribly underserved by our existing ca...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Titanic (1997) from 2021-12-20T16:44:39

Podcast releases don't get any bigger than this: A heroic band of listeners pulled together a special commission marking the massive milestone of 3 million Shat The Movies downloads on the 24th ...

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) from 2021-12-14T22:44:47

Everyone knows about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's time we gave the DC Animated Universe some love. "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" marked the first time DC put an animated feature into...

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Father of the Bride (1991) from 2021-12-11T00:04:42

Big D gets all the goosies while Gene and Ash beg fathers to see their daughters as adults in this review of Steve Martin's 1991 comedy "Father of the Bride." 

Along the way, the Shat Cre...

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Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) from 2021-12-07T18:54:50

Is everyone fair game when it comes to comedy? What if the person lampooning an oppressed group is a member of that group? Does it change if it's a mockumentary? 

Listener Justin M. knew ...

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Dutch (1991) from 2021-11-25T15:53:19

Thanksgiving movies are difficult to find, and quality Thanksgiving movies are even more elusive. Thankfully, listener Adam R. gifted us with the underrated 1991 road trip comedy "Dutch," an exp...

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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) from 2021-11-23T20:13:45

In honor of listener Stephanie Q's beloved cat, Priscilla, we review an Australian film that put drag queens on the global stage and opened the door for Ash to educate Gene and Big D on "reading...

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Bull Durham (1986) from 2021-11-16T16:21:31

With more than 240 movies under our belts, Shat The Movies finally feels qualified to review the greatest sports film of all time: "Bull Durham."

A young Tim Robbins, a sexy Kevin Costner...

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Stand By Me (1986) from 2021-11-09T19:44:14

Big D was so conflicted on his feelings toward "Stand By Me" that he took an extra 24 hours to process the Rob Reiner classic before delivering his verdict. It's not a fun movie, per se, but it ...

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The Monster Squad (1987) from 2021-11-03T02:56:36

Shat listeners were appalled when we gave "The Goonies" more than two wipes. When they hear our "The Monster Squad" score, they might just try casting us into a demon dimension. 

This '80...

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Goodfellas (1990) from 2021-10-29T15:17:11

"Goodfellas" changed the game when it came to mob movies, taking us from the fantasy of mafia bosses to the much more mundane lives of foot soldiers. It showed how a man and a woman could be sed...

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The Sure Thing (1985) from 2021-10-27T05:51:48

"John Cusack is for the boys!" as Big D and Gene tackle one of Rob Reiner's lesser-known comedies: "The Sure Thing." 

You can imagine where the conversation goes as The Old Men of Shat co...

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Scream (1996) from 2021-10-15T21:17:47

Halloween’s coming a little early this year with a bonus Shat The Movies Spooktacular episode! “Scream” is arguably the biggest horror movie in the world, and it came at a time when slasher film...

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Rushmore (1998) from 2021-10-12T20:28:34

Everyone's been waiting for Dick Ebert to review a Wes Anderson movie. Today is that day. Will Shat The Movies' everyman embrace the whimsy and sophistication of "Rushmore," or will our red-bloo...

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Risky Business (1983) from 2021-10-04T21:03:44

Everybody knows the scene where Tom Cruise slides out in his tighty whiteys and lip-syncs Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock & Roll," but we often forget that 1983's "Risky Business" is so much more sop...

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Little Giants (1994) from 2021-09-28T20:14:34

Steven Spielberg famously decided to make "Little Giants" after seeing a McDonald's Super Bowl ad and exclaiming, "I want my 'Home Alone!'"

He didn't quite get a blockbuster children's mo...

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Kids (1995) from 2021-09-22T01:38:12

With her third "Shat The Movies" commission, listener Lisa triggered some really dark memories and icky feelings from Ash, Big D, and Gene. To say reviewing Larry Clark's "Kids" was difficult wo...

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Brewster's Millions (1985) from 2021-09-14T23:10:32

Listener Teddy N. noticed a Richard Pryor-shaped hole in the Shat The Movies library and decided to plug it with an underappreciated classic: "Brewster's Millions."

In this episode, we re...

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Rudy (1993) from 2021-09-08T00:08:20

When people think of inspirational '90s football movies, one sticks out like a very short thumb. That's why inaugural Shat on Fantasy Football League winner Stephen "Happy Harry" Jenkins decided...

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The Usual Suspects (1995) from 2021-09-01T04:15:25

The winner of the first Shat The Movies Fantasy Premier League season, listener Nick Cobs, chose as his prize one of the biggest "holy crap!" plot twists of the '90s: "The Usual Suspects."

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) from 2021-08-24T20:24:11

In each of our lives, there's a singular moment when you know you've got one shot to get it right: a wedding vow, a eulogy, naming your first born.

For Ash and Gene, this is that moment. ...

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One Crazy Summer (1986) from 2021-08-21T00:59:07

Self-proclaimed John Cusack lovers Ash and Gene were shocked when listener Scott H. commissioned "One Crazy Summer." A Cusack and Savage Steve Holland team-up we'd never seen? Yes, please!

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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) from 2021-08-18T07:03:54

Listener Tom in Crane, Texas, had one wish this summer: Give "National Lampoon's Vacation" the Shat treatment. Shat Nation heard the call and crowdfunded this 1983 road trip classic that reminde...

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Of Mice and Men (1992) from 2021-08-13T20:19:41

It was only a matter of time before Shat The Movies was asked to provide serious commentary on a film adaptation of a John Steinbeck classic. Thanks to brothers Adam R. and Josh R., we're pittin...

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Hook (1991) from 2021-08-10T16:00:06

When Steven Spielberg calls, you take the job. That explains the unbelievable cast of 1991's "Hook" and its $300 million box office take. But updating the tale of Peter Pan takes some serious th...

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The Fugitive (1993) from 2021-07-30T05:42:15

Most Shat The Movies features can be summed up as “great ideas gone wrong,” but what about a terrible idea gone right? On paper, 1993’s “The Fugitive” sounds ridiculous: A vascular surgeon is se...

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Red Dawn (1984) from 2021-07-28T07:46:52

No '80s movie library would be complete without "Red Dawn," the surprisingly violent movie that pitted American high school kids against a communist invasion, debuted the PG-13 rating, and turne...

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Robot Jox (1990) from 2021-07-20T23:19:44

Few sci-fi movies are so shat-tacular that people accuse them of sinking the studios that made them, but "Robot Jox" isn't your average movie.

Described by it's co-writer as, "a child who...

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If Looks Could Kill (1991) from 2021-07-17T12:35:37

I've you've ever wondered why Richard Grieco never made it on the big screen, this 1991 box office flop might be to blame. But was "If Looks Could Kill" really all that bad?

The supportin...

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The Seventh Sign (1988) from 2021-07-14T13:52:19

Shat The Movies super-supporter Emmett is back with a rare genre of film: apocalyptic religious horror pregnancy porn. "The Seventh Sign" features a young Demi Moore playing the most active mom-...

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Platoon (1986) from 2021-07-07T06:34:42

Oliver Stone gave the '80s and '90s some of their greatest films, so it's about time Shat The Movie dove into his catalog. And what better introductory film than "Platoon," a movie that combined...

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The Great Outdoors (1988) from 2021-06-29T22:00:10

Summer vacations, cabin trips, lakeside living, nature walks, and spending time with family are enough to make the most cynical Shat The Movies listener nostalgic. On this Fathers Day recording,...

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Back to the Future Part III (1990) from 2021-06-23T09:58:48

"Back to the Future Part III" is a master class in how to make a time-travel comedy. It's a love letter to Old Hollywood Westerns. And it's the final note in a legendary trilogy.

Guest ho...

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Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) from 2021-06-16T19:55:39

Before Tom Sizemore and Mickey Rourke made flops of their careers, they starred in one of the most epic box office failures of the '90s: "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man." Was the world jus...

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Win a Commissioned Movie Review from 2021-06-08T18:24:33

Think you can identify '80s and '90s movies based on descriptions from Big D's elderly Swedish mom? Put your skills to the test with this special episode of Shat The Movies for your chance to wi...

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Student Bodies (1981) from 2021-06-02T06:56:28

Before there was "Scream" or "Scary Movie, a little movie called "Student Bodies" pioneered the slasher-film spoof. But was it too far ahead of its time, with too few movies to parody?

In...

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Internal Affairs (1990) from 2021-05-25T18:39:25

Most '80s and '90s cop movies are cheesy, unfunny, offensive, unintelligent, or a combination of the four. But 1990's "Internal Affairs" joins "L.A. Confidential" as a rare police drama that del...

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Johnny Dangerously (1984) from 2021-05-18T22:43:06

An '80s movie doesn't have to be the funniest, the most dramatic, or the most action-packed film we've ever seen to be important. It doesn't even need to be popular. 

Sometimes, a movie j...

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The Color of Money (1986) from 2021-05-11T23:22:28

Some say Paul Newman is the greatest actor of all time. Some say Martin Scorsese is the greatest director of all time. And some say "The Color of Money" is his greatest film. 

We are not ...

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Back to The Beach (1987) from 2021-05-07T20:33:57

Bust out your surfboards and Stunned Mullets, we're going "Back to The Beach" with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello! This 1987 parody of '60s movies packed in appearances from OJ Simpson, Pe...

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Happy Gilmore (1996) from 2021-05-05T02:33:22

We owe you an apology. In more than 200 movies, Shat The Movies somehow neglected to select a film starring Adam Sandler. Listener Steve W. decided to make things right by commissioning the 1996...

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Innerspace (1987) from 2021-04-26T20:19:56

The '80s gave us two major movies about shrinkage: "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" and "Innerspace." The former was a wholesome, heartwarming, at times tragic tale of a family sticking together to su...

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Purple Rain (1984) from 2021-04-21T22:42:19

We dedicate this episode to The Purple One on the fifth anniversary of his death. And we celebrate “Purple Rain,” a film he made early in his career that encapsulated his essence like a sexy hor...

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Dirty Work (1998) from 2021-04-14T01:54:47

Long ago, Roger and Gene begged Shat Nation to commission one of their all-time favorite '90s comedies: "Dirty Work." Heeding the c...

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Dazed and Confused (1993) from 2021-04-06T22:31:50

Alright, alright, alright — it's time for the movie that put Matthew McConaughey on the map, turned Ben Affleck into a bully, and t...

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Mortal Kombat (1995) from 2021-04-02T06:39:36

Before you watch the 2021 remake of "Mortal Kombat," test your might (and intestinal fortitude) with the 1995 original.

The Shat Crew settles all the big Mortal Kombat questions: Is Scorp...

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The Hunt for Red October (1990) from 2021-03-31T02:36:42

Enough with the comedies! Let’s get back to naval warfare, the threat of nuclear annihilation, and a time when Jack Ryan was played by a young Alec Baldwin. It’s time to dive deep into the Shatt...

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The Full Monty (1997) from 2021-03-23T22:29:25

Man, "feel good" movies sure have changed since 1997. Back then, all you needed was an economically depressed English town, a nasty divorce, body dysmorphia, erectile dysfunction, and attempted ...

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The Cannonball Run (1981) from 2021-03-16T18:42:02

When listener James commissioned "The Cannonball Run," we had no idea it would be the podcast episode that launched a dozen new Shat The Movies catchphrases: Boobtastic, Optibra, Gene Lyons Nest...

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My Science Project (1985) from 2021-03-10T02:20:04

When it comes to your 200th movie, you can't just go with any old motion picture. You need something mid-80s with a time-traveling teen, a cool car, a wacky scientist, dangerous enemies, and an ...

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Empire Records (1995) from 2021-03-03T00:37:13

What happens when the dad of the podcast is confronted with the rebellious teen of '90s coming-of-age movies? Will Big D spank "Empire Records," or will this record-store comedy remind him of wh...

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The Final Countdown (1980) from 2021-02-24T00:21:18

This episode is cursed. You've been warned. 

It killed Ash's Internet access, froze all of Texas, put Big D in the hospital, and aged Gene another 40 years. 

Do you really want to ...

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True Lies (1994) from 2021-02-17T00:24:01

Years of Shat The Movies debate were finally settled this week when Ash, Big D, and Gene carefully studied the Jamie Lee Curtis striptease in "True Lies." The song playing in the background wasn...

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Species (1995) from 2021-02-09T07:06:16

Boobs.

"Species" is a movie about boobs: great boobs, alien boobs, killer boobs, gooey boobs. But the 1995 movie that introduced the world to Natasha Henstridge is so much more. It made A...

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Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead (1991) from 2021-02-03T00:12:14

We all remember Christina Applegate as the ditzy Kelly Bundy from TV's "Married with Children," but people often forget she did '90s movies, too. Before starring in "Anchorman" and "Bad Moms," a...

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"The Phantom Menace" Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ; Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who will later father Luke Sk...

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) from 2021-01-27T04:08:25

Jim Carrey scored a perfect 0 Wipe Score with "Dumb and Dumber" and almost did it again with "Cable Guy." Can "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" keep the streak alive?

Find out why Ace's look g...

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Tequila Sunrise (1988) from 2021-01-20T01:06:27

Ash makes Shat The Movies history as we motorboat our way through a star-studded film with the coolest movie poster of 1988: "Tequila Sunrise."

This is a serious movie with serious cops w...

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The Silence of The Lambs (1991) from 2021-01-13T00:04:05

When we think of the best '90s horror movies, we think of "It," "Event Horizon," "Jacob's Ladder," and "Scream." Nobody ever brings up "The Silence of the Lambs." Maybe they're too scared.

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Valley Girl (1983) from 2021-01-06T06:21:09

Shat The Movies is no stranger to Nicolas Cage movies and teen movies; it was only a matter of time before the two collided in the '80s classic "Valley Girl," a film that stoked our loins and cr...

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Boogie Nights (1997) from 2020-12-29T22:34:41

On paper, "Boogie Nights" looks destined to fail: A new, 27-year-old director Paul Thomas Anderson gambling on making a period drama about porn ... starring Marky Mark and Burt Reynolds ... base...

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Trading Places (1983) from 2020-12-22T23:31:16

Canadian listeners Denis and Jillian commissioned this year's Shat Christmas comedy, "Trading Places," explaining that it's been their holiday comfort movie for years.

Upon viewing, we're...

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Office Space (1999) from 2020-12-15T09:03:35

Most Shat films can only hope to be as funny now as the day they were released. "Office Space" might actually have gotten funnier over the years.

That's probably because we're grown-ups n...

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The Transformers: The Movie (1986) from 2020-12-09T03:23:31

"The Transformers: The Movie" put us in a very strange position. Should we view the movie as children of the '80s, as adults in a 2020 pandemic, or through the eyes of Gen Z? 

And that le...

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Three Amigos (1986) from 2020-12-01T23:24:22

Here at Shat The Movies, we pride ourselves on seeing beyond nostalgia, beyond our personal memories, and really asking ourselves, "Does this '80s movie actually hold up?"

That solemn tas...

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Fargo (1996) from 2020-11-25T00:08:28

Team Shat is no stranger to Coen Brothers movies, but "Fargo" stands apart for its perfect casting, delicious darkness, and unmistakable backdrop.

Listener Eric J. made Ash's year by choo...

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Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) from 2020-11-17T22:55:32

Mention John Cusack, and most people think of "Say Anything," "Better Off Dead," or "High Fidelity," but Gene would argue Cusack's best film is the oft-forgotten "Grosse Pointe Blank," a movie t...

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Clerks (1994) from 2020-11-04T23:27:52

"Clerks" put director Kevin Smith on the map and taught '90s kids we all could be directors with just a roll of black-and-white film, a few friends, and a credit card.

The conversations w...

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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) from 2020-10-28T00:32:04

The 1978 "Halloween" was a hit with the Shat The Movies crew, so we were overjoyed when loyal listener Tom C. in Texas chose its sequel "Halloween 4" as this year's Spooktacular special.

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Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989) from 2020-10-20T21:26:14

Shat The Movies is proud to complete it's first film trilogy, and what better series than "Indiana Jones," whose original three movies began and ended in the Shatacular '80s.

The Nazis ar...

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Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom (1984) from 2020-10-14T01:07:25

Back in 2017, we awarded "Raiders of The Lost Ark" a perfect wipe score. The magical combination of Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, and Karen Allen was irresistible and timeles...

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Maximum Overdrive (1986) from 2020-10-06T07:27:53

Every child of the '80s remembers "Maximum Overdrive," that cool horror movie where cars come alive and a green goblin semi-truck tries to kill Emilio Estevez.

What we don't remember is h...

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Detroit Rock City (1999) from 2020-09-29T23:03:18

In a year when seeing concerts became impossible, listener Chris T. commissioned a movie about four teenagers doing the impossible to see the greatest show of their lives: "Detroit Rock City." Listen

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Escape to Victory (1981) from 2020-09-21T06:38:07

If you love soccer and the world's nicest Nazis, then "Escape to Victory" is the movie for you. Listener Joe T commissioned this World War II POW tale from across the pond, then was kind enough ...

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) from 2020-09-14T09:32:30

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High" did everything an '80s high school movie was supposed to do. It did it first, and it did it best. The cast of young actors grew up to be some of the biggest names ...

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Young Guns (1988) from 2020-09-08T21:12:23

"Regulators, mount up!" Few words inspire more '80s Western nostalgia, and few movies manage to mix hot young actors with dusty old history the way "Young Guns" did.

This film about the L...

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) from 2020-09-02T00:06:36

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" might be the movie the Shat crew was born to cover: Gene's a career journalist. Ash launched an entire podcast on addiction and recovery. And Big D really, reall...

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The Mummy (1999) from 2020-08-25T05:40:31

Do you love adventure films? Sexy guys and gals on camelback your thing? Do you pine for the golden age of Brendan Fraser’s film career? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, listener ...

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Fletch Lives (1989) from 2020-08-18T05:18:02

Sequels can be hit or miss but return commissioner Adam decided to take the chance on the 1989 sequel to a classic Chevy Chase film, “Fletch Lives.” A critical failure but box office success, “F...

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Adventures in Babysitting (1987) from 2020-08-04T04:35

We all know the "Adventures in Babysitting" cover art, but do you really know what this 1987 comedy is all about?

It's Elizabeth Shue at her feel-good-movie best. It's also the major moti...

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Heathers (1988) from 2020-07-28T03:12:50

These dark times call for dark movies, and '80s comedies didn't get any darker than "Heathers." The Winona Ryder and Christian Slater box office flop found a way to laugh at teenage suicide, bul...

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Mac and Me (1988) from 2020-07-24T02:18:35

Can a movie based on commercial relationships be so bad, it's excellent? That was the question posed by Jim B & family when he commissioned the 1988 rip-off of ET, #MacAndMe.

Big D uses a...

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Clueless (1995) from 2020-07-16T07:26:41

Could the best adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma" be the version that explores the lifestyles of over-privileged rich teenagers living in Beverly Hills during the mid-90s? That was the question ...

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Wayne's World (1992) from 2020-07-08T08:27:49

If we sealed 90’s pop culture in a time capsule and opened it up 30 years later, the result would be a VHS tape of the 1992 film, #WaynesWorld. As a birthday present to himself, listener Steve W...

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Vision Quest (1985) from 2020-07-01T02:49:34

Teenage coming-of-age films saturated the 80's box office, but only one combined an oversexed virgin, wrestling singlets, and Madonna: #VisionQuest. Long time Shat the Movies listener Nelson com...

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Forrest Gump (1994) from 2020-06-24T04:34:20

We all agree that these are pretty turbulent times. Appropriately, it was with great anticipation that we circled our calendar for the 1994 Oscar-winning juggernaut, #ForrestGump. Commissioned b...

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Grease 2 (1982) from 2020-06-18T06:38:52

When it comes to cult musicals, we typically think of Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, & This Is Spinal Tap. However, a little film about the T-Birds, Pink Ladies, and overt re...

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Léon: The Professional (1994) from 2020-06-10T15:32:03

When you want a hitman, you hire the best. When you want a review of your favorite 90's film, you hire Shat the Movies(?). That's the conclusion Mike from Quincy reached when he commissioned the...

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Repo Man (1984) from 2020-05-26T18:59:29

Listener Scott O was disappointed to see #RepoMan (1984) excluded from the Pantheon of Shat. As a result, he mailed in an envelope of money initially earmarked for his son's graduation to hear t...

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Kingpin (1996) from 2020-05-20T05:52:45

With previous reviews of The Big Lebowski and Dumb & Dumber, STM listener Jake V felt the timing was right to commission the 1996 Farrelly Brothers' gutterball, Kingpin.

Rog and Big D emb...

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Crocodile Dundee (1986) from 2020-05-11T06:31:32

What would be worse? Getting attacked by a 16-foot crocodile...or enduring a cross country road trip while listening to the entire back catalog of Shat The Movies? This question was raised by a ...

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Sling Blade (1996) from 2020-05-04T05:04:37

We’re heading down to Arkansas for some french fried potaters and off-color street jokes as the Original Shat Trio review Billy Bob Thornton’s magnus opus, Sling Blade. The 1996 Academy Award Wi...

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Tremors (1990) from 2020-04-28T17:14:40

Can you fly, sucka? It’s time to load up our 1980’s era Japanese pick-up truck with vault poles and fishing dynamite as we head to the desert town of Perfection, Nevada for the scariest game of ...

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The City of Lost Children (1995) from 2020-04-22T19:12:01

Get ready because the Shat crew is going international for the first time. Listener Lisa sent in a very persuasive email that convinced us to take on the 1995 French science fantasy film, The Ci...

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Strange Days (1995) from 2020-04-14T21:03:35

Before James Cameron set sail for Hollywood history with Titanic, he almost sank Kathryn Bigelow’s directing career with the giant iceberg of a box office failure, Strange Days.

Listener,...

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) from 2020-04-07T04:40:36

When we recorded this episode, the Coronavirus pandemic had just begun. Four weeks later, listener Jeremy’s commission gives us the timely 1981 post-apocalyptic Mad Max: Road Warrior. In this ep...

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Saving Private Ryan (1998) from 2020-03-30T05:44:34

You’d be hard-pressed to find a movie critic or cinema-goer that doesn’t love or at least respect Saving Private Ryan. From its iconic opening depiction of D-Day, this is unlike any war movie we...

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Clue (1985) from 2020-03-21T04:21:31

Out of all the board games we played as kids, who would have thought Clue would be the one to produce a movie with a two-hour run time. But this ensemble comedy stands as an example of a film wh...

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Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) from 2020-03-16T07:27:59

We all love Dick Ebert, but giving him what he wants isn't always the best idea. Big D is a man of strange appetites who suffered through a childhood that left him wishing he could travel time t...

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Spies Like Us (1985) from 2020-03-10T02:39:34

 A lot of love went into this "Shat The Movies" episode. And a lot of love was lost.

Listener Danny Jr.'s wife lovingly commissioned "Spies Like Us" as a ninth anniversary gift. And Danny...

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Air Force One (1997) from 2020-03-03T09:07:23

That screaming eagle of freedom you just heard is Big D's patriotism soaring through the wild blue yonder alongside the biggest, baddest, ass-kickingest presidential conveyance of all time: "Air...

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Drop Dead Fred (1991) from 2020-02-10T15:35:15

It only took 3 years and 108 days, but long-time listener Gillian J. finally commissioned the 1991 movie that asks the question: “Is a light-hearted comedy really the best vehicle to explore the...

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Groundhog Day (1993) Encore Presentation from 2020-02-03T04:48:17

It’s that most wonderful time of year, when hundreds of people flock to a small western Pennsylvania town for the excitement of watching a large squirrel predicting the weather. In honor of our ...

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Lethal Weapon (1987) from 2020-01-29T21:47:51

What would an '80s podcast be without the ultimate buddy cop movie? "Lethal Weapon" blew our minds in 1987 and blew the doors off box offices. Listener Bryan Fong commissioned this stereotype-sh...

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Explorers (1985) from 2020-01-21T21:04:28

"The Explorers" had everything an '80s kid could want in a movie: three buddies building a spaceship from a Tilt-A-Whirl, magical computers, teenage aliens, and cool special effects from Industr...

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Tommy Boy (1995) from 2020-01-17T05:23:52

Listener Brad Nicholas noticed "Shat The Movies" had never done a Chris Farley movie, and he decided to do something about it. To honor a comic genius who died too young, Brad chose "Tommy Boy" ...

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Ronin (1998) from 2020-01-08T00:11:20

Do you remember your first DVD? "Shat The Movies" listener Ken C. does. And he forked out the dollars to share it with you. 

"Ronin" was a throwback movie even on the day it was released,...

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Over the Top (1987) from 2020-01-01T06:48:55

Leave it to an Aussie living in Canada to commission the most anti-intellectual American truckerfest we've ever covered on "Shat The Movies." Listener Fabian threw in his hard-earned green stamp...

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The Santa Clause (1994) from 2019-12-23T18:35:41

"Shat The Movies" voters have spoken, and the holiday movie they most wanted to hear in 2019 is "The Santa Clause." Take a magic sleigh ride back to 1994, when Tim Allen was the king of TV and y...

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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) from 2019-12-16T03:59:43

WARNING! Shat The Movies has hit peak adorable, just in time for the holidays, with its first kid-friendly episode: "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

Listener Emmett in Orange decided to ...

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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) from 2019-12-12T05:03:52

Christmas comes early for Gene Lyons as listener David Petsolt commissions "Bram Stoker's Dracula, the movie that changed the way we see vampires and ruined Keanu Reeves for the better part of a...

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Magnolia (1999) from 2019-12-07T01:01:13

Shat The Movies listener Ash 'TJ' Partridge is better to us than we deserve. When we're stumped by a movie, she explains it in the context of literature and history. When we're perplexed by a TV...

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Scarface (1983) from 2019-11-26T05:05:52

Want the Shat Crew to really invest in a movie review? Give us something to relate to! Let Roger the vaper talk about life as a sorta' Cuban. Let Big D talk about the proper use of an M16A1 gren...

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UHF (1989) from 2019-11-19T23:41:51

Listener Erika in Connecticut made Gene Lyons' dreams come true by commissioning the little movie that could: Weird Al's 1989 underground comedy "UHF."

This scrappy film mixed corny plot ...

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Iron Eagle (1986) from 2019-11-06T03:39:57

Wife of the year Marisa commissioned “Iron Eagle” for her husband, Greg, but really it was a gift to all of Shat Nation. This 1986 Air Force cheese fest holds a special place in the hearts of ‘8...

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Iron Eagle (1986) from 2019-11-06T03:39:57

Wife of the year Marisa commissioned “Iron Eagle” for her husband, Greg, but really it was a gift to all of Shat Nation. This 1986 Air Force cheese fest holds a special place in the hearts of ‘8...

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The Shining (1980) from 2019-10-29T04:07:53

It's the Third Annual Shat The Movies Halloween Spooktacular and the Third Annual Roger Telling About His Grandparents' Haunted House! In this episode, we cover Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," ...

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Army of Darkness (1992) from 2019-10-22T01:11:40

Big D just watched his first "Evil Dead" movie and is here to talk about it. That alone makes this episode of "Shat The Movies" worth the price of admission. 

Need more? Listener Chris Po...

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The Money Pit (1986) from 2019-10-16T05:45:02

This isn't just a podcast about '80s movies; it's a podcast about FEELINGS. Or at least three guys' ideas on cheating, romantic comedies, and home inspections.

Listener Joe in Alexandria,...

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) from 2019-10-08T04:01

Just when you thought we had covered all the '80s space classics: "E.T.," "The Empire Strikes Back," "The Last Starfighter," and "The Thing," listener John Clyburn takes the podcast where no Sha...

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) from 2019-10-01T04:44:38

Shat The Movies listeners were asked to choose from six of Dick Eberts' favorites for this week's podcast, but their top choices already had been commissioned by other listeners. We get it: You ...

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The Rock (1996) from 2019-09-24T01:35:41

Most "Shat The Movies" episodes are commissioned by listeners who want to hear us revisit films they love. But this one was commissioned by a podcaster who wanted to hear us cover one of Big D's...

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The Boondock Saints (1999) from 2019-09-16T07:20:48

"The Boondock Saints" went from the hottest script in Hollywood to a pathetic five-theater release, to one of the biggest cult classics of the late '90s. But does Troy Duffy's underground hit fi...

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Kindergarten Cop (1990) from 2019-09-10T05:43:55

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'd like some parenting advice from three male podcasters stuck in the '90s?" If you answered yes, then this is the podcast for you.

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The Cable Guy (1996) from 2019-09-03T05:25:36

With Big D visiting Gene and Roger in Arizona, this week's "Shat The Movies" keyword is "friendship." And what better movie to exemplify friendship than Jim Carrey's smash '90s hit?

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Dogma (1999) from 2019-08-26T17:24:05

"Shat The Movies" celebrates 127 successful episodes of lighthearted banter about silly movies by reviewing a 1999 Kevin Smith hit that was labeled "blasphemy" by the Catholic League and bore it...

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The Karate Kid (1984) from 2019-08-15T18:49:53

In Part 2 of our Wondertwins co-commission, younger brother Josh dedicates "The Karate Kid" to big brother Adam. And the Shat Crew gets crazy nostalgic over this 1984 martial arts father-son rom...

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Bad Boys (1995) from 2019-08-09T07:39:41

What do you buy your twin for his birthday? A "Shat The Movies" review! What does he buy you? The same. Because, y'know, twins.

This week's commission, coming from listener Adam for his b...

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From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) from 2019-08-02T04:27:25

Roger Roeper labeled "From Dusk Till Dawn" a tale of two movies, and he couldn't be more correct. Robert Rodriguez directing and Quentin Tarantino writing always equals something special, but is...

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Galaxy Quest (1999) from 2019-07-24T14:33:23

This week, we bid happy retirement to a listener to got the shaft from his employer, then realized he already had enough money to retire. Rob P. has been a longtime listener of both Shat on TV a...

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) from 2019-07-18T07:40:42

This week's Shat The Movies category is Roger's Favorite Movies, and the listeners overwhelmingly chose "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," a film that gave us the opportunity to discuss Gene's ...

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Escape from New York (1981) from 2019-07-10T20:54

Two dystopian American films from the '80s are huge in Norway: "Blade Runner" and "Escape from New York." We shat all over the former, so Norwegian listener Per T. commissioned the latter.

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The Sandlot (1993) from 2019-07-03T19:14:56

Shat The Movies listener Valorie commissioned "The Sandlot" thinking she would get a podcast about the 1993 coming-of-age baseball classic.

Instead, she got a curveball with a little must...

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Videodrome (1983) from 2019-06-27T04:02:43

The story behind this week's commissioned film review could be a movie of its own: The loving wife of a northern England postman secretly saves the money to hire three misfit Americans to surpri...

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Demolition Man (1993) from 2019-06-20T07:47:54

Why would anyone pay us to review a 1993 action-comedy starring an aging Sylvester Stallone and over-the-top Wesley Snipes? Because it's incredibly easy to watch and superbly entertaining.

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The Princess Bride (1987) from 2019-06-14T01:07:47

How have we gone more than 100 movies without reviewing "The Princess Bride?" It's a travesty of justice, one that Shat The Movies listener Adam R. decided to correct with his generous commissio...

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Robocop (1987) from 2019-06-03T07:02:52

The original Shat The Movies trio is back! Roger Roeper joins Dick Ebert and Gene Lyons to review the dystopian Detroit crime classic "Robocop." Like most Paul Verhoeven movies, "Robocop" has sp...

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Back to The Future (1985) Encore Presentation from 2019-05-09T05:53:26

This week, our Best Of series takes us back in time to review one of the rare movies Roger Roeper, Dick Ebert, and I all agreed on: "Back to The Future."

If you recently saw "Avengers: En...

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Conan The Barbarian (1982) Encore Presentation from 2019-05-02T06:15:22

In honor of the Battle of Winterfell, we're proud to present our recap of a movie that shows some real military tactics, including how to infiltrate a cult, how to fight a giant serpent, how to ...

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Road House (1989) Encore Presentation from 2019-04-25T13:57:40

“Road House” invented the good bad movie. But was it actually any good? Patrick Swayze was charming but grossly undersized. The script was quotable but largely nonsense. And did you know Road Ho...

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Predator 2 (1990) Encore Presentation from 2019-04-19T15:35:58

Predator rocked the barrier between action and sci-fi when Arnold Schwarzenegger battled a new kind of enemy in 1987. This isn't that movie. On its face, taking the thrilling Predator formula an...

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King Ralph (1991) from 2019-04-13T05:21:57

When the royal family is accidentally killed, the heir to the throne proves to be a loutish American named Ralph Jones (John Goodman). Overnight, Ralph goes from slea...

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Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) from 2019-04-03T18:29:58

Kerri Gross prayed for it, and listener CarmelitaValdezMcKoy answered. We’re reviewing the 1985 oddity “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.”

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The Natural (1984) from 2019-03-28T04:21:40

“The Natural” belongs in any debate over the best sports movie ever. It has Robert Redford in his prime, a stunning Kim Basinger, huffy Wilford Brimley, sly Robert Duvall, powerful Glenn Close, ...

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Total Recall (1990) from 2019-03-22T06:11:36

The most expensive film of its day, "Total Recall" took Arnold Schwarzenegger's career to new heights by adding star power like Sharon Stone, technological wonders like full body scanners, and p...

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Toy Story (1995) from 2019-03-14T08:29:35

"Toy Story" won the Best of Disney category, and it's easy to see why this Pixar powerhouse spawned an entire franchise. The characters are unforgettable, the attention to detail is unrivaled, a...

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Dune (1984) from 2019-03-08T04:38

No ‘80s movie podcast featuring Kerri Gross would be complete without covering David Lynch’s sci-fi epic “Dune.” But after more than 100 episodes, Shat The Movies couldn’t seem to make it happen...

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Crimson Tide (1995) from 2019-02-27T06:23:32

When an Army veteran and a nurse who knows nothing about the military review a '90s submarine movie, you know it's going to be crazy. Throw in Roger Roeper's tales of babysitting in an alligator...

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Back to The Future Part II (1989) from 2019-02-21T05:40:37

Most sequels give us more of the same. "Back to The Future Part II" changed the game by giving us a world we'd never seen: hoverboards, Pac-Fax, VistaGlide, and filming two sequels back-to-back ...

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License to Drive (1988) from 2019-02-15T04:52:54

How much Corey is too much Corey? Between Corey Haim's mouth breathing and Corey Feldman's avalanche of bombing jokes, we'd say "License to Drive" answers that question emphatically. 

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Safe Men (1998) from 2019-02-07T08:57:57

When "Shat The Movies" listener Lucas discovered we wouldn't be doing a Best of Jewish Mob Movies category, he took matters into his own hands. Equipped with $300 and a brilliantly composed emai...

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Predator (1987) from 2019-02-01T00:46:28

It's our 100th movie review! And we've been saving one very special movie for this massive milestone. Tear off your shirt, flex your freedom, and GET TO THE CHOPPAH! It's "Predator" time.

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Weekend at Bernie's (1989) from 2019-01-24T06:13:01

Listener Christian commissioned this '80s classic as a tribute to Shat The Movies host Roger Roeper, and Rog defends it against criticism from Big D and Kerri Gross.

Find out what a 2003 ...

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The Burbs (1989) from 2019-01-17T23:54:33

Big D thought we should do a Best of Rick Ducommun, and you're probably wondering who that is. You're not alone.

Ducommun was in "Spaceballs," "The Last Boy Scout," "Die Hard," "Groundhog...

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The Burbs (1989) from 2019-01-17T23:54:33

Big D thought we should do a Best of Rick Ducommun, and you're probably wondering who that is. You're not alone.

Ducommun was in "Spaceballs," "The Last Boy Scout," "Die Hard," "Groundhog...

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The Burbs (1989) from 2019-01-17T23:54:33

Big D thought we should do a Best of Rick Ducommun, and you're probably wondering who that is. You're not alone.

Ducommun was in "Spaceballs," "The Last Boy Scout," "Die Hard," "Groundhog...

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The Crow (1994) from 2019-01-10T22:55:32

"The Crow" isn't the greatest movie of the '90s. It's not even the best movie of 1994. But for a lot of thirty-somethings, this movie was a huge part of adolescence. But Shat The Movies has pass...

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WarGames (1983) from 2019-01-03T04:12:34

"WarGames" changed the way '80s kids looked at video games, computers, and the threat of nuclear annihilation. But in the age of smartphones and wireless Internet, does this 1983 geek-gasm still...

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Jingle All The Way (1996) from 2018-12-24T00:40:16

"Jingle All The Way" marked the end of two distinct cinematic eras: Arnold Schwarzenegger's string of comedies and Sinbad's film career. But was it really hot garbage, or does this quirky Christ...

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Edward Scissorhands (1990) from 2018-12-19T14:35:02

Many people forget "Edward Scissorhands" is a Christmas movie. Well, at least it's a movie with Christmas in it. Or is it simply snow? Actually, it's just shave ice. But whatever, it's Christmas...

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Good Will Hunting (1997) from 2018-12-14T01:24:19

"Good Will Hunting" won the Best of Matt Damon category among Shat The Movies, and we can see why. Damon didn't just star in the movie, he co-wrote it with Ben Affleck when the two were just a c...

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Groundhog Day (1993) from 2018-12-06T23:33:36

"Groundhog Day" is the rare movie that became more important than the holiday that inspired it. Many believe it's Bill Murray's greatest work, and Shat The Movies listener Greg has watched it ag...

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The Last Boy Scout (1991) from 2018-11-29T04:23:24

"The Last Boy Scout" is a movie by dirt bags for dirt bags. Producer Joel Silver is a dirt bag who cast his girlfriend as a topless chick in "Die Hard" and never gave her film credits. Bruce Wil...

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Planes Trains & Automobiles (1987) Encore Presentation from 2018-11-20T19:00:20

Thanksgiving is a holiday like no other: We don't buy presents. We don't wear costumes. We don't party all night. We just bring our family and friends together to share a meal and reflect on our...

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Tron (1982) from 2018-11-15T04:05:48

Disney's "Tron" digitally dazzled the world as revolutionary work of art: the identity discs, the concept of a computerized world, and visuals that to this day haven't been replicated in their i...

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Under Siege (1992) from 2018-11-07T03:19:39

Everyone has that phase they'd rather not talk about. For some, it's when they wore JNCO jeans. For others, it's when they thought that two-tone ska tattoo was a good idea; or when dating skater...

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Beetlejuice (1988) from 2018-10-29T15:43:26

There isn't a soul in this world or the next who doesn't love "Beetlejuice." It's Michael Keaton at his best. It's Tim Burton at his best. It's Geena Davis at her best. It's Alec Baldwin at his ...

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Pet Sematary (1989) from 2018-10-24T16:12:27

"Pet Sematary" might be Stephen King's biggest '80s movie hit, but is it any good after 30 years? That depends on whether you value good moviemaking over good writ...

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Friday The 13th (1980) from 2018-10-18T07:45:37

"Friday the 13th" changed the world of horror movies when in debuted in 1980, picking up the slasher flick genre where "Halloween" left off. The cast's biggest star was an unknown Kevin Bacon, a...

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Halloween (1978) from 2018-10-12T20:54:05

Halloween is in the air, and the Shat crew is ready to get spoopy! Forty years after "Halloween" introduced America to Michael Myers and one week before Jamie Lee Curtis returns in the 11th inst...

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Halloween (1978) from 2018-10-12T20:54:05

Halloween is in the air, and the Shat crew is ready to get spoopy! Forty years after "Halloween" introduced America to Michael Myers and one week before Jamie Lee Curtis returns in the 11th inst...

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Halloween (1978) from 2018-10-12T20:54:05

Halloween is in the air, and the Shat crew is ready to get spoopy! Forty years after "Halloween" introduced America to Michael Myers and one week before Jamie Lee Curtis returns in the 11th inst...

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Gleaming The Cube (1989) from 2018-10-04T07:21:41

"Gleaming The Cube" brought skateboard culture to the big screen with one of the weirdest plots we've seen to date: A skater Christian Slater investigates the accidental murder of his adopted Vi...

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When Harry Met Sally (1989) from 2018-09-27T00:55:19

If you've never fallen in love with a friend, consider yourself lucky. If you've ever fallen in love with a friend, consider this romcom a treasure.

"When Harry Met Sally" used to just be...

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My Cousin Vinny (1992) from 2018-09-21T22:44:38

When you think "My Cousin Vinny," you might think "Joe Pesci comedy classic," but there's a lot more to this 1992 North-meets-South courtroom farce.

For Gene, there's Marisa Tomei at her ...

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Last Action Hero (1993) from 2018-09-05T20:56:05

Arnold Schwarzenegger considered "Last Action Hero" the beginning of the end of his film career. After a string of blockbusters, Arnold had a flop on his hands.

"Last Action Hero" — a sel...

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Arachnophobia (1990) from 2018-08-30T01:49:24

When "Arachnophobia" was released in in 1990, advertisers were uncertain as to whether they should market the film as a thriller or a comedy. Therefore, television spots promoting the film bille...

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Armageddon (1998) from 2018-08-23T22:19:20

"Armageddon" showed us exactly what happens when mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer teams up with ultra-director Michael Bay: Everything's big, loud, and explodey. The 1998 summer blockbuster mixed...

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Road House (1989) from 2018-08-16T05:22:09

“Road House” invented the good bad movie. But was it actually any good? Patrick Swayze was charming but grossly undersized. The script was quotable but largely nonsense. And did you know Road Ho...

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In The Mouth of Madness (1994) from 2018-08-09T20:53:23

"In The Mouth of Madness" is a cult film that pioneered themes that pushed the boundaries of cinema from 1994 to present day: self-referential film making, Lovecraftian horror, and the general q...

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Heat (1995) from 2018-08-06T03:28:54

Was "Heat" a star-studded, heart-racing heist movie or a bloated collection of subplots better suited to a mini-series? Michael Mann's masterpiece put Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on the screen ...

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Labyrinth (1986) from 2018-07-28T04:58:56

A 40-year-old, hypersexualized rock star in a codpiece who calls himself a Goblin King steals a baby and tries to seduce the child's 15-year-old sister among dismembered Muppets, roofies, and su...

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The Goonies (1985) from 2018-07-19T21:02:52

Was Chunk fat-shamed or fat-famed? Does foreclosure really need to be explained? What's the proper etiquette for wishing well coin collection? And does One-Eyed Willy's hoard count as buried tre...

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The Terminator (1984) from 2018-07-12T19:31:13

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose son will one day become a savior against machines i...

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Big Trouble in Little China (1986) from 2018-07-01T05:39:06

Kurt Russell plays hard-boiled truck driver Jack Burton, who gets caught in a bizarre conflict within, and underneath, San Francisco's Chinatown. An ancient Chinese prince and Chinatown crime lo...

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Showgirls (1995) from 2018-05-17T17:48:12

Like Cristal Connors (Gina Gershon) and Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) bonding over their shared joy of eating the same brand of dog food, Roger, Dick and Kerri sit down to discuss the 1995 Pau...

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The Big Lebowski (1998) from 2018-05-02T21:37:45

Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski who insists on being called "the Dude," a laid-back, easygoing burnout who happens to have the same name as a millionaire whose wife owes a lot of dangerous peop...

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Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) from 2018-04-09T03:42:31

Can you really call it a movie "Speed" when it only goes 17 knots? Can you call a movie "Speed" when it doesn't have Keanu Reaves? Can you even call this thing a movie? Impossible physics, prema...

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Rounders (1998) from 2018-04-09T03:38:32

Poker talk, smart voiceovers, Matt Damon in gigantic clothes, Ed Norton as Tyler Durden, John Malkovich butchering an accent, and John Turturro showing his deeper side. "Rounders" is the gold st...

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Spaceballs (1987) from 2018-04-01T03:58:40

Spaceballs wins our Best of John Candy category, bringing Roger and Gene together against Big D for the first time ever. Hop aboard the Spaceball One as we blast through the fourth wall, celebra...

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Backdraft (1991) from 2018-03-20T19:33:02

Backdraft taught us to yell at fires, run into burning buildings, cool off our sexy bods by firehose, and never, ever let our estranged sons help us make breakfast. And who knew you could make m...

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Real Genius (1985) from 2018-03-13T14:45:33

A deliciously young Val Kilmer, an even more delicious young Sarah Jessica Parker (played by Gabriel Jarret), a billion lasers, boring montages, horny cosmetologists, unreal liquid nitrogen, unb...

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Jurassic Park (1993) from 2018-03-04T05:45:31

The most iconic scenes in movie history, sexy Jeff Goldblum, goosebumps aplenty, a triceratops turd too high, hyperconfident scientists, unnecessary fence climbs and adorable velociraptors made ...

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Braveheart (1995) from 2018-02-23T16:01:13

Premature kilts, revised history, foppish Brits, Crossfit Scots, a 40-year-old Mel Gibson, a hot 9-year-old princess, undying love, and a romance nobody wanted to see. "Braveheart" brought a new...

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Timecop (1994) from 2018-02-13T19:37:14

Laughable wardrobes, finding excuses for Jean Claude Van Damme to kick things, gratuitous Belgian sex, gratuitous Belgian sax, an avalanche of one-liners, massive plot holes and The Splits Over ...

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Conan the Barbarian (1982) from 2018-02-06T22:10:58

Soundtrack of the gods, camel-punching, surprise romance, imperfect allies, meaty snakes, cannibalistic orgies, and a unanimous Shat Score.

Conan The Barbarian often is lumped in the same...

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Casino (1995) from 2018-01-31T07:07:27

A sparkling Sharon Stone, labyrinth storylines, crappy explosions, loud suits, popping eyeballs, James Woods pimpin', and a Joe Pesci blowjob? When you want it all, "Casino" delivers. And it tak...

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Flatliners (1990) from 2018-01-23T20:09:46

"Med students explore to see what might lie beyond death" might be the advertisement, but what we got was the old bait-and-switch. Instead of that exploration, Flatliners gives us pseudo-Freudia...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) from 2018-01-16T06:18:35

Did you know 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the highest grossing independent film of all time? It was. Did you know creature master Jim Henson lent his magic to the film? He did? Did yo...

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True Romance (1993) from 2018-01-10T01:33:22

If you're a Quentin Tarantino fan and haven't seen "True Romance," this episode will convince you. And if you're a "True Romance" fan, Roger is about to piss you off. We catalog the phenomenal c...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
A Christmas Story (1983) from 2018-01-02T21:52:16

What goes great with a holiday hangover? How about a scathing edition of Shat The Movies? "A Christmas Story" is quoted, celebrated, immortalized, worshiped, and even has its own museum in Cleve...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Scrooged (1988) from 2017-12-29T06:58:51

Caught in the doldrums between Christmas and New Year's Eve? We've got one more present for you! "Scrooged" might be the sleeper holiday comedy you need this winter. It certainly surprised us. B...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) from 2017-12-19T22:27:36

“The Last Jedi” is here and dividing fans like no Star Wars movie before. Gain some perspective by looking back on the high point of the franchise: “The Empire Strikes Back.” We bow down to its ...

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Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) from 2017-12-15T06:21:35

Judging Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" requires one simple question: Not "is it a good movie?" but "Is it worse than 'Willow?" And, thank Alan Rickman, Robin hood is just a bit ...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Seven (1995) from 2017-12-01T15:28:40

Anybody can make a slasher flick. And talented directors can pull off thrillers. But "Seven" is a masterpiece only David Fincher could pull off. Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and Gwyne...

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Planes Trains & Automobiles (1987) from 2017-11-25T07:26:06

Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a d...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Point Break (1991) from 2017-11-18T00:02:58

Sometimes, a laughable idea makes for a fascinating film. Surf gangs that double as bank robbers? Keanu Reeves as a tough-talking undercover FBI agent who also happened to be a football star nam...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Predator 2 (1990) from 2017-11-10T19:22:31

Predator rocked the barrier between action and sci-fi when Arnold Schwarzenegger battled a new kind of enemy in 1987. This isn't that movie. On its face, taking the thrilling Predator formula an...

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) from 2017-10-31T14:33:55

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" introduced us to a new slasher villain, a new horror universe, Johnny Depp and blood-fountain waterbeds. But 2/3 of our panel was not impressed with how it holds up i...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Poltergeist (1982) from 2017-10-27T03:26:51

Steven Spielberg made it, and it's widely considered a horror classic. So why is "Poltergeist" just ho-hum? Is it the bi-polar mood of the film? The shoddy acting? The complete misunderstanding ...

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Porky's (1981) from 2017-10-19T18:42:09

Surprise: We kinda liked Porky's. Also surprise: It's wasn't because of boobs (hardly any, actually) or jokes (so many bad ones). The 1981 Canadian-American teen sex comedy actually had some dep...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
The Matrix (1999) from 2017-10-12T21:45:13

The Matrix changed the world: new camera styles, new visions of violence, new perceptions of reality, and new uses of vinyl clothing. Laurence Fishburne was unforgettable as the enigmatic Morphe...

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Ghostbusters (1984) from 2017-10-06T07:08:20

If someone told you "Ghostbusters" was every bit as bad as "Rambo: First Blood Part II," you'd tell him he was crazy. Consider us criminally insane. This iconic '80s classic starring Harold Rami...

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Back to The Future (1985) from 2017-09-28T20:56:38

In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Llo...

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Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) from 2017-09-23T05:03:13

In case you were wondering: No, "Rambo: First Blood Part II" does not hold up. Unless you served in the U.S. Army or really hate computers. From unimaginable POW rescues to an impossibly glisten...

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The Blues Brothers (1980) from 2017-09-18T20:03:38

Was 1980's "Blue Brothers" a perfect movie? Special guest and soul music expert King Bee says yes! Blue Brothers transcended the labels of "comedy," "musical," and '80s movie with incredible awa...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Top Gun (1986) from 2017-09-05T21:03:17

"Top Gun" is the perfect time capsule for 1986, the only year where you could make a successful "American romantic military action drama." We remember amazing performances by Tom Cruise, Tom Ske...

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Caddyshack (1980) from 2017-07-21T21:28:42

We asked your favorite Chevy Chase movie. And you answered "Caddyshack." We groaned. But then, something incredible happened: We kinda liked it. Allow us to wipe the fog of age from your memory ...

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Independence Day (1996) from 2017-07-05T19:53:21

This "Independence Day," let's celebrate the 1996 cinematic dumpster fire that made Will Smith a blockbuster action hero and taught us Jeff Goldblum wasn't acting in "Jurassic Park." That's real...

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) from 2017-06-28T05:30:43

If you've seen "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," you remember every scene. If you've never seen it, you probably still know the quotes, the sets, the characters. This movie distilled everything '80s i...

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The Thing (1982) from 2017-06-22T19:10:48

Do you like totally gross monsters, psychological thrillers, cute dogs and sexy Kurt Russells? If so, you'll love "The Thing." This John Carpenter classic stands the test of time, despite some g...

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Starship Troopers (1997) from 2017-06-19T19:10:09

Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" mixes fun, smarts, action, sex and satire into a star-studded sci-fi package. But a lot of people mistook it for cheeseball macho fluff. Let's relive the ter...

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) from 2017-06-11T13:31:56

Our mission is to answer "Were the movies we loved when growing up really that good?" Indiana Jones and The Raiders of The Lost Ark isn't as good as we remembered: It's better. If you're sick of...

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Batman (1989) from 2017-06-02T07:28:21

Sometimes, a podcast episode comes along and ruins your entire childhood. This recap of Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" is that episode. Give us an hour, and we'll convince you Michael Keaton was a r...

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Fight Club (1999) from 2017-05-26T21:21:34

This week's theme was 1990's movies with a twist, and listeners overwhelming selected David Fincher's masterpiece, Fight Club (1999). While Brad Pitt & Edward Norton may have acted in the film, ...

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Aliens (1986) from 2017-05-19T05:01:43

"Aliens" How did James Cameron make a move this good in 1986? Like, seriously, it's impossibly good. Sigourney Weaver is the perfect warrior woman when such a thing didn't exist in film. The sto...

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GoldenEye (1995) from 2017-05-10T15:02:32

"Goldeneye" gave us a new James Bond in Pierce Brosnan and type of villain with Alan Cumming's Boris The Hacker. But the 1995 blockbuster missed a Golden opportunity to reinvent a franchise that...

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Willow (1988) from 2017-05-01T17:51:12

"Willow" might be the saddest movie of all time, because what's sadder than wasted potential? How do you combine George Lucas, Ron Howard, Val Kilmer, a fantasy universe and a massive budget to ...

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) from 2017-04-27T04:00:05

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" sets the bar for 80s movie effects. It boasts inventive techniques, tons of heart and neurotic attention to detail. Shocked? So we're we. But Bob Hoskins, Christopher L...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
The Fifth Element (1997) from 2017-04-20T20:03:11

The Fifth Element combined the action starpower of Bruce Willis, the sexuality of Milla Jovovich, the comedic genius of Chris Tucker, the incomparable talent of Gary Oldman and the fashion visio...

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Major League (1989) from 2017-04-17T06:23:21

Major League takes us back to a time when baseball was hot, actresses were sex objects, and Charlie Sheen was likable. And despite some racist overtones and plot holes, this 1989 comedy still ho...

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Twister (1996) from 2017-04-11T01:14:27

"Twister" gave us all a horrifying glimpse into a world where the United States doesn't have any politically correct superpower enemies. Left with no face for our fears, director Jan De Bont mad...

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Raising Arizona (1987) from 2017-03-28T23:10:49

"Raising Arizona" introduced the world of the Coen brothers, Holly Hunter and Tempe, AZ. It also empowered John Goodman to truly display his abilities. But most of all, it showed us how funny Ni...

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Blade Runner (1982) from 2017-03-17T21:03:04

"Blade Runner" should be a classic sci-fi masterpiece. Should be. Ridley Scott directed it. Philip K. Dick wrote it. Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah and Edward James Olmos brought it t...

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The Shawshank Redemption (1994) from 2017-03-09T18:34:18

"The Shawshank Redemption" is one of the finest prison movies ever made, worthy of its 1995 Oscar nomination. But does it hold its own against the other cinematic giants of 1994: "Pulp Fiction,"...

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Pulp Fiction (1994) from 2017-03-02T15:49:44

Some say there's no such thing as a perfect movie. We say, "You need to rewatch 'Pulp Fiction.'" Quentin Tarantino's 1994 quasi-noir masterpiece has earned the first-ever perfect score from Shat...

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Highlander (1986) from 2017-02-23T16:59:49

Is "Highlander" the worst '80s movie? Perhaps. Is it the worst movie Shat The Movies has reviewed? Definitely.

Christopher Lambert can't act. Sean Connery isn't Egyptian or Spanish. We st...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Revenge of the Nerds (1984) from 2017-02-16T22:01:59

We all remember "Revenge of The Nerds" as a fun '80s college movie, but there's a much darker side when you watch it today. What we once saw as pig pranks, masked sex, panty raids, crazy house p...

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) from 2017-02-08T05:53:49

"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is the rare sequel that launched a franchise from good to unbelievably great. Does "Terminator 2" hold up after two decades? Absolutely.

This prime specimen o...

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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) from 2017-02-03T03:41:02

"Beverly Hills Cop" launched Eddie Murphy's international movie career and was the biggest box office hit of 1984, but is it overrated?  No, dummy.

This is the police comedy that brought ...

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The Breakfast Club (1985) from 2017-01-26T21:55:25

High School was a very different place for teenagers back in 1985. There were no cell phones, lockers were still in use, and there was this strange building on campus called the "Library" that h...

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Commando (1985) from 2017-01-20T03:05:10

Give "Commando" some respect! Seriously! This Arnold Schwarzenegger action extravaganza paved the way for watch-based action shows like "24," spawned Arnold comedies like "Kindergarten Cop" and ...

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Rocky IV (1985) from 2017-01-13T03:02:49

Rocky IV punched its way into the heart of '80s kid by giving us an overload of all the things America loves: a dopy Sylvester Stallone, a terrifying-yet-misunderstood Dolph Lundgren, a sexy rob...

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The Last Starfighter (1984) from 2017-01-06T05:39:10

The Last Starfighter brought us Rylans, the Kodan, Zando-Zans, Grig, Beta Units and whatever the hell Centauri was. It also delivered childhood dreams of video game supremacy that would carry us...

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Tombstone (1993) from 2016-12-29T21:36:58

"Tombstone" packed in the stars: Kurt Russel, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Bill Paxton, Dana Delaney, Powers Boothe, Charlton Heston, Jason Priestley, Steven Lang, Billy Bob Thornton and more. And it...

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Christmas Vacation (1989) from 2016-12-22T06:28:26

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" tops nearly every list of favorite Christmas movies and holds a warm place in our hearts. But it isn't flawless.

For every "shitter was full", ther...

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Home Alone (1990) from 2016-12-17T15:03:28

Home Alone is the perfect modern Christmas movie: full of gags, pranks and warm messages about the holiday season.

Or is it?

Take a trip back to 1990 as we explore the parenting sk...

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Die Hard (1988) from 2016-10-10T14:01:32

This week Roger, Gene, and Dick cook up the perfect receipt for a delicious 1980’s cinematic treat. With all the key ingredients on hand:  a cop trapped inside a high-rise, a team of desperate t...

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The Lost Boys (1987) from 2016-10-02T15:46:38

This week Join Roger, Dick and their new friend Gene for a stroll down the Santa Carla beach boardwalk; as they review and rewind the 1987 classic The Lost Boys.

Much like Tim Cappella pl...

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Coming to America (1988) from 2016-09-21T23:27:47

This week Dick & Roger turn Investigative journalists to blow the lid off the lies behind Paramount Pictures decade’s long cover-up of the Zamundian royal family and their atrocities. The film's...

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Westworld (1973) from 2016-09-15T23:39:18

To wet your whistle for the old west we decided to cover the 1973 “Classic” movie Westworld, so put on your chaps and saddle up… it’s going to be a rough ride.

Roger Roeper & Dick Ebert w...

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Gremlins (1984) from 2016-09-09T20:19:43

Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to his hometown of Hill Valley in 1955… Wait same town, wrong movie.

A horde of miniature green monster...

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Pretty Woman (1990) from 2016-08-30T14:17:39

When it comes to 1990’s chick flicks, Julia Roberts is practically the living embodiment of the rom-com genre. From Steel Magnolias and Nottinghill to Runaway Bride, her body of work is almost u...

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Weird Science (1985) from 2016-08-24T02:19:35

We fired up the old VCR again this week for the classic Weird Science: The tale of two horny friends Gary and Wyatt who are tired of being social outcasts and not getting any action. With Wyatt'...

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Big (1988) from 2016-08-17T14:22:31

Our first return to the VHS vaults is the 1988 classic Big: After a wish from a possessed fortuneteller turns a 12-year-old schoolboy into a 30-year-old man, he is forced to hide in New York Cit...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Big (1988) from 2016-08-17T14:22:31

Our first return to the VHS vaults is the 1988 classic Big: After a wish from a possessed fortuneteller turns a 12-year-old schoolboy into a 30-year-old man, he is forced to hide in New York Cit...

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Shat the Movies: 80's
Big (1988) from 2016-08-17T14:22:31

Our first return to the VHS vaults is the 1988 classic Big: After a wish from a possessed fortuneteller turns a 12-year-old schoolboy into a 30-year-old man, he is forced to hide in New York Cit...

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