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Slept-On Cinema

Robert Morong

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 76

On this show, we celebrate misjudged movie gems. Each episode we discuss and praise movies that are below 50% in both Tomatometer and Audience Score. We encourage you to listen to the first half, watch the movie that's being discussed then enjoy the 2nd half of the podcast with us! It's easy to tear down movies, but it's way more FUN to ENJOY movies! Come enjoy movies together with us!

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Congo

Season 1 · Episode 76

Sunday, March 8, 2026 • Duration 48:02

This week on Slept-On Cinema, we dive deep into the gloriously chaotic 1995 adventure classic Congo.

Critics called it clunky.

Audiences somehow scored it even lower.

But here’s the question we ask every week:

How can a movie with killer gorillas, diamond lasers, Tim Curry chewing scenery, and one perfectly timed martini possibly be bad?

Based on the Michael Crichton novel and packed with an absurdly stacked cast (Laura Linney, Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson, Bruce Campbell, Delroy Lindo, and more), Congo is a wild genre mash-up of jungle adventure, creature feature, treasure hunt, and pure 90s blockbuster energy.

In this episode we break down:

• Why Congo is secretly one of the most fun adventure movies of the 90s

• The insane cast of character actors hiding in this movie

• The legendary diamond laser weapon

• The surprisingly awesome gorilla practical effects

• The best line in the movie: “Stop eating my sesame cake.”

• Why the critics completely missed the point

We also draft our favorite moments, discuss the movie’s most ridiculous elements, and ask the important questions:

Is the diamond gun one of the greatest movie weapons ever?

Should there be an entire franchise about Captain Monroe’s adventures?

And why does this movie have literally EVERYTHING in it?

Pour yourself one martini (doctor’s orders), press play, and join us in the jungle.

Because sometimes the movies everyone dismissed…

are the ones that are the most fun to watch.

🎧 New episode of Slept-On Cinema starts now.

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Swimfan

Episode 75

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • Duration 59:53

❤️ Swimfan (2002) – Wives EpisodeLove, Obsession & Early-2000s Chaos | Slept-On Cinema

This week we’re diving into Swimfan — and we did not come alone.

For the first time in a while, Bug (Stan’s wife) and Nicky (@nickymorongcfp, GrobeStreet's wife) join us for a full draft episode.

And the energy?

Completely different.

Because when you add two very sharp perspectives to a movie about obsession, attraction, and terrible decision-making… things get interesting fast.

Let’s Be Clear

This movie has a 15% critics score.

Fifteen.

Meanwhile:

It opened #1 at the box office
It made money
It’s endlessly rewatchable
And it’s one of the most perfectly paced 84-minute thrillers of its era

That math does not add up.

So we fix it.

What To Look For (Spoiler-Free)

This is not a heavy plot breakdown episode.

This is a details matter episode.

Be on the lookout for:

The pressure Ben is under from literally every direction
How quickly flirtation becomes leverage
The moment power shifts in conversations
A flower that means more than it should
A perfectly executed “Costanza move”
The way the camera lingers when it wants you uncomfortable
And how blue and red show up again and again

It’s one of those movies where nothing is accidental.

And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

The Wives Shift The Whole Conversation

Very quickly this episode stops being:

“She’s crazy.”

and becomes:

“He ignored every single warning sign.”The Draft Is LoadedWhy This Movie Works

Tammy & The T-Rex (1994)

Season 1 · Episode 74

Friday, January 9, 2026 • Duration 48:02

Join hosts Stan Steamer and Grobe Street for a historic episode of Slept-On Cinema—recorded LIVE from the Dedham Community Theater! This week, we are celebrating the ultimate cult classic: Tammy and the T-Rex (1994).

Starring a young Paul Walker and Denise Richards, this film sits below 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, but we’re here to argue it belongs in the top 5 movies of all time. We dive into the infamous "Gore Cut," the insanity of implanting a boyfriend's brain into a robotic dinosaur , and the wild true story of how director Stewart Raffill made this masterpiece in just three weeks because a South American theater owner needed to move an animatronic.

Whether you're a fan of 90s B-movies, practical effects, or just want to know how a movie with a T-Rex playing charades exists, this episode is for you. Grab your drink and join the movie optimists!

In This Episode:

Part 1: The Set-Up (Spoiler-Free)

The Rotten Premise: A teen learns that a mad scientist (Terry Kiser) implanted her dead boyfriend's brain into an animatronic dinosaur.
Production Lore: Filming during California wildfires , bribing fire departments with $200 , and the accidental genius of casting unknowns Denise Richards and Paul Walker.
B.O.L.O. (Be On the Lookout): Before you watch, look for:
A giant knee brace.
Buck Flower (from Back to the Future).
A "Provocative Cheer Routine".
Roger Lodge (host of Blind Date).
"White people dancing" (as an adjective).
Drink Pairing: The Kamikaze with a Vodka Chaser (It’s basically a vodka margarita!).

Part 2: The Deep Dive (Spoilers)

The Skulls

Season 1 · Episode 73

Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Duration 46:15

🎬 The Skulls (2000) | Slept-On Cinema Podcast

Secret societies. Ivy League power. Late-90s conspiracy thrillers that somehow got absolutely buried by critics.

This week on Slept-On Cinema, we dive into The Skulls (2000) — a glossy, paranoid, endlessly watchable thriller inspired by real-life elite secret societies like Yale’s Skull and Bones. Starring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker, and Leslie Bibb, this film explores what happens when ambition, loyalty, and power collide behind closed doors… and how high the price of success really is.

Despite a baffling 9% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Skulls delivers peak early-2000s vibes: candlelit rituals, ancient rules, elite campuses, dangerous friendships, and the kind of slow-burn tension Hollywood doesn’t make anymore. We break down why this movie works far better than its reputation, why Paul Walker is electric in one of his best early roles, and why this film feels like a missing link between Urban Legend, National Treasure, and prestige conspiracy thrillers.

🔍 In this episode:

Why The Skulls might be one of the most unfairly rated movies we’ve ever covered
The real history behind Skull & Bones and elite secret societies
Peak Y2K aesthetics: dorm rooms, libraries, rituals, and soundtrack choices
Paul Walker’s star-making performance
Iconic moments, hidden details, and our favorite BOLOs to watch for
What this movie gets right about power, access, and ambition

If you love 90s & early-2000s thrillers, college conspiracy movies, or films critics completely missed the point on — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover a movie everyone slept on.

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Urban Legend

Season 1 · Episode 72

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 43:01

Urban Legend (1998) may be one of the most “how is this under 50%!?” movies we’ve ever covered — and this week, we’re diving right into the killer fun. On this episode of Slept-On Cinema, Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet revisit the late-90s slasher that turned every campfire myth into a bloody calling card. From killers in the backseat to Pop Rocks paranoia, this movie swings big, blends satire with suspense, and delivers some of the most memorable horror setups of the era.

We break down why Urban Legend still absolutely rips 25+ years later, why the critics totally missed the point, and how this became one of the coolest “popcorn horror” watches of the 90s. As always, the first half is spoiler-free: we hit the Rotten Premise, some wild BOLOs, the era that produced this slasher boom, and the moments to keep an eye on when you watch. Then we send you off to enjoy the film before returning for a full breakdown of the kills, twists, tropes, and our signature Slept-On Cinema segments.

If you grew up renting this from Blockbuster, if you love 90s horror, or if you just want to relive the glory days of oversized sweaters and college campus mayhem, this is your episode.

Critics Score: 30%

Audience Score: 38%

Our Score: Criminally Slept-On.

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Godzilla

Season 1 · Episode 71

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 44:51

In 1998, Godzilla stomped into theaters with a roar, a record-breaking marketing campaign, and a wave of brutal reviews. But after 25 years, was it really that bad — or just misunderstood?

This week, Stan Steamer and Bobby Morong (as GrobeStreet) revisit Roland Emmerich’s Godzilla (1998) through the lens of nostalgia, fatherhood, and second chances. From Taco Bell tie-ins to the unforgettable Puff Daddy x Jimmy Page soundtrack, the guys unpack what made this blockbuster such an easy target — and why it’s way more fun than people remember.

Like every Slept-On Cinema episode, the conversation blends humor, genuine affection, and thoughtful film talk. This isn’t a takedown — it’s a love letter to the movies that got a raw deal.

🕒 Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Opening Roast:

Stan and GrobeStreet kick things off by reading the original savage critic reviews — and talk about why Godzilla became a symbol of “too big to fail” ’90s blockbuster culture.

06:25 – Rotten Premise:

Bobby reads the official synopsis and Rotten Tomatoes scores. The guys break down how a movie with this much talent, hype, and merch still got dunked on by critics — and how time has been kinder to it.

14:10 – The Right of Passage:

One of the episode’s funniest and most heartfelt moments — GrobeStreet shares how watching Godzilla with his three-year-old son became a “family rite of passage.” It’s proof that some movies are meant to be felt, not graded.

22:40 – BOLO (Be On The Lookout):

Explosive set pieces, absurd product placements, questionable science, and peak-’90s soundtrack moments. The guys highlight the details that make this movie a time capsule — in the best way.

35:15 – The Draft:

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The Final Destination

Season 1 · Episode 70

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 50:03

Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet (Bobby Morong) dive deep into the psyches of the world's cereal killers in this 2009 3D horror spectacle. Despite being the highest-grossing Final Destination film ($186.5M worldwide), it paradoxically holds the franchise's lowest ratings (28% critics, 35% audience). The hosts explore why this NASCAR-centered death fest deserves reconsideration, celebrating its lean 82-minute runtime, pioneering 3D technology, and commitment to R-rated gore in an era of PG-13 horror.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Cold Open (Rotten Reviews)
0:56 - Intro & Welcome
1:44 - Rotten Premise
2:15 - Box Office & Series History
8:03 - BOLO (Be On The Lookout)
15:01 - Drink Pairing: "The Pool Drain"
17:18 - [BREAK]
18:26 - Welcome Back
19:55 - The Draft
32:37 - Superlative: Favorite Death Scene
37:30 - Bumper Sticker Lines
38:38 - Movie Length Discussion
39:09 - One Change to Be a Blockbuster
40:59 - Spinoff Ideas
43:35 - Tying Up Loose Ends
49:03 - Next Episode Preview: Godzilla (1998)

Notable Discussion Points:

The spectacular McKinley Speedway opening disaster
2009 fashion time capsule (frosted tips, Ed Hardy)
Elaborate death fake-outs and tension building
Missing Tony Todd's presence
Why 70% of opening weekend was 3D showings
The infamous pool drain scene

Quotable: "The signs are everywhere" - perfect bumper sticker material from a movie about inevitable fate.

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Wishmaster

Episode 69

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 40:54

A horror genie? From ancient Persia? Released from a fire opal and ready to grant your darkest wishes? Oh yes. Wishmaster (1997) is exactly the type of gloriously gory, overstuffed chaos Slept-On Cinema was made for.

This week, Stan Steamer and GrobeStreet dive into the ultimate “hard 40” — a movie that somehow sits at 25% on Rotten Tomatoes but still slaps. We break down the surprisingly impressive practical effects, the who's-who of horror cameos (Englund! Hodder! Todd! Ramey! Savini!), and why this feels more 1989 than 1997—in all the best ways.

▶️ Timestamps:

0:00 – The critics hated this… but we didn’t

1:36 – Rotten Premise & box office context

3:43 – Director Robert Kurtzman’s makeup FX masterclass

6:00 – Horror Cameo Central: Freddy, Jason, Candyman unite

8:10 – BOLOs: narrating ancient text, statue blood, sweater game

13:50 – Draft: Best kills, best effects, best 90s moment

18:36 – What drink to pair: The Djinn & Juice, Hellraiser Sangria

22:01 – One change to make this a blockbuster

24:30 – Spinoff dreams: The Djinn Diaries, Persia Prologue, Horror-verse

It’s campy. It’s clever. It’s gruesome. It’s a perfect Slept-On Cinema pick.

And remember: be careful what you wish for.

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Drive Angry

Episode 68

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 52:33

Episode Highlight Quotes:

🎬 "This movie delivers. It's exactly what you expect." - Stan Steamer on Drive Angry

🔥 "If you're going to see this movie, if you're a fan... this seems like the exact type of movie you would deliver on as promised." - GrobeStreet

Fun Facts from the Episode:

Critics: 47%, Audience: 37% - The hosts can't understand the low audience score!
This is Slept-On Cinema's first true grindhouse film
Perfect drink pairing: Cold beer from a skull (or your favorite ceremonial cup/trophy)

Best BOLO Moments:

Walking away from explosions without looking
Gratuitous nudity (it's grindhouse!)
The mysterious wig man
Tom Atkins appearance!

Memorable Quote for Social: "I never disrobed before gunplay" - A perfect bumper sticker line from the movie

Episode Summary: GrobeStreet and Stan Steamer dive into 2011's Drive Angry, a 3D grindhouse spectacular featuring Nic Cage escaping from hell. They discuss William Fichtner's scene-stealing performance as the Accountant, debate the best kills, and explain why this movie deserves way better than its 37% audience score.

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#SleptonCinema #DriveAngry #NicCage #Grindhouse #MoviePodcast

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Knowing

Season 1 · Episode 67

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Duration 43:34

SLEPT-ON CINEMA #67: KNOWING (2009)

The One Where Nic Cage Does Math and Things Get WEIRD

🎬 THE BASICS

Film: Knowing (2009)

Rotten Scores: Critics 35% | Audience 42%

Why It Qualifies: Because apparently predicting the future isn't impressive enough for critics

🍿 FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS (SPOILER-FREE!)The Setup

Professor Nicolas Cage's son gets a creepy note from a 50-year-old time capsule. Turns out it's not your average "what I want to be when I grow up" letter. Cage does what any rational MIT professor would do: becomes obsessed, drinks heavily, and starts doing MATH.

BOLO - Your Viewing Checklist:

📊 SO. MANY. NUMBERS.
✍️ Cursive writing (RIP penmanship)
🔦 X-Files worthy flashlight action
🥃 Cage's drinking game potential
🚣 Boston movie bingo: crew on the Charles!
📀 Peak 2000s tech: DVDs & 6-CD changers
🏠 Possibly the creepiest house in cinema
👂 Our first hearing aid movie!

🍺 DRINK PAIRING CORNER

Fancy Option: 1975 vintage wine (time capsule vibes)

Realistic Option: The biggest pour of whiskey you've ever seen

💭 Stan's Pre-Watch Confusion

"I thought this was 'Next' - that OTHER Nic Cage future-predicting movie from 2007. Turns out Cage predicts the future so often it's basically its own genre."

🎯 WHY THIS MOVIE MATTERS

It's 2009 peak Nicolas Cage doing peak Nicolas Cage things. The hosts promise this film "throws EVERYTHING at you" and refuses to pick a genre. Is it disaster? Thriller? Mystery? Yes.

🎙️ QUOTABLE GROBESTREET & STANSTEAMER

"This is another Nicholas Cage film, which is almost a genre of its own"

📺 PERFECT FOR:⏰ THE TIME CAPSULE RABBIT HOLE🚨 VIEWER ADVISORY

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