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| GBW #231: Way of the Blade (The Challenge / Blind Fury / Into The Sun) | 01 May 2026 | 03:39:19 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Jordan, Ryan, and Chris dive into three Westernized martial arts films with the 1982 John Frankenheimer film "The Challenge," Phillip Noyce's "Blind Fury" from 1989, and "Into the Sun" (2005), co-written by and starring Steven Seagal. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #230: Anime-niacs (Speed Racer / Dragonball Evolution / Pokemon Detective Pikachu) | 24 Apr 2026 | 03:07:39 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan, Chris, and Jordan dive into three live-action adaptations of kids' anime series with 2008's kalidoscopic "Speed Racer", 2009's infamous "Dragonball Evolution," and 2019's charming "Pokemon Detective Pikachu." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #221: Judge, Jury & Executioner (An Eye for An Eye [1981] / Cobra / Out for Justice) | 20 Feb 2026 | 03:42:23 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan, Chris, and Jordan dive into three one-man-army actioners - two of which fall into the "problematic favorite" category - with the 1981 Chuck Norris vehicle "An Eye for An Eye," the 1986 gutter epic "Cobra" written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, and then we end with 1991's "Out for Justice," one of the better Steven Seagal efforts. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #131: Graveyard Shift (The Autopsy of Jane Doe / Last Shift / Intruder [1989]) | 10 May 2024 | 01:50:36 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan are happy to announce that frequent guest Jordan Perry is now joining the show is a permanent co-host! And with that, we dive into three horror films about a late night shift gone awry. We start with 2016's "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," which has rich atmosphere and two excellent leads, and that gets it through a somewhat rough final leg. Then, we move into 2014's "Last Shift," which has a couple cool concepts but never coheres. Finally, we dive into 1989's ridiculously-entertaining "Intruder," directed by Sam Raimi protege Scott Spiegel, features a bunch of Raimi-regulars (including himself, brother Ted, and Bruce Campbell), and gruesome effects by Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotaro. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. 6:01 - The Autopsy of Jane Doe 45:08 - Last Shift 1:22:43 - Intruder | |||
| GBW #130: Getting Grimm (Gretel & Hansel / Red Riding Hood [2011] / Rumpelstiltskin [1995]) | 26 Apr 2024 | 01:47:30 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris are joined by returning guest Ryan Frakes (The CineMagic Theater) to discuss three darker takes on famous fairy tales with 2020's moody and atmospheric "Gretel & Hansel," 2011's "Twilight"-inspired "Red Riding Hood," and 1995's enjoyable bonkers "Rumpelstiltskin." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #129: Monkey Man / Civil War | 19 Apr 2024 | 01:24:35 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into a couple of new releases that are worthy of discussion with Dev Patel's directorial debut "Monkey Man" and Alex Garland's [potential] directorial farewell, "Civil War." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. Timecode: 5:05 - Monkey Man | |||
| GBW #128: PIECES (1982) Feature Commentary | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:29:38 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in lieu of a normal GBW episode because of dual travel trips, Ryan and Chris are dusting off an episode from their now-defunct Patreon page for all listeners to hear. That of course is the feature length commentary of one of our mutually-favorite trashterpieces: 1982's "Pieces." Note: To listen to the commentary along with the film, hit play on the podcast at the same time you hit play on the film. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #127: March 2024 Catch-Up | 05 Apr 2024 | 03:34:33 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan are joined once again by friend of the show Jordan Perry for another epic running-time episode by catching up on most of the theatrical releases from March 2024. The films we discuss and timecodes for each are as follows: 6:21 - Dune: Part Two You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #126: Pain Don't Hurt - A Road House Saga (Road House [1989] / Road House 2: Last Call / Road House [2024]) | 28 Mar 2024 | 02:40:42 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan are joined once again by friend of the show Jordan Perry for the epic, definitive discussion of all three "Road House" films. Yes, you heard that right. Three. Wait, what is the other besides the classic 1989 Patrick Swayze vehicle and the recent 2024 remake with Jake Gyllenhaal, you might ask? Well, did you know there was a 2006 direct-to-video, name-only sequel called "Road House 2: Last Call"? Now you do! And we discuss them all here for almost three hours! You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #125: Cold as Ice (The Soldier [1982] / The November Man / Tenet) | 22 Mar 2024 | 02:15:43 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three action spy films that all deal with the remnants of the Cold War. We start with James Glickenhaus' kick-ass 1982 exploitation flick "The Soldier," which makes up for its small budget with impressive, wall-to-wall stunts and a scorching Tangerine Dream score. Then, we move into 2014's "The November Man," a disappointing return for Pierce Brosnan into the spy world and a disappointing reunion for him and his "Dante's Peak" director Roger Donaldson. Finally, we move into now two-time Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan's most polarizing film, the 2020 time-bending "Tenet." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #124: Island Getaways (Escape From Alcatraz / Escape Plan / Terminal Island) | 08 Mar 2024 | 02:06:52 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three island-set prison break films with the great Don Siegel/Clint Eastwood classic "Escape From Alcatraz," the disappointing Sylvester Stallone/Arnold Schwarzenegger team-up "Escape Plan," and the pulls-no-punches 1973 exploitation film "Terminal Island." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #123: Can Lightning Strike Twice? (Gremlins 2: The New Batch / Beverly Hills Cop III / Ghostbusters II) | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:47:24 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three sequels (or threequel in one instance) to the biggest hits of 1984 that were too early to be "legacyquels" but too late to strike while the iron is hot, which is the core question of this episode: can lightning strike twice? We start with one we believe does, with "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" from 1990, Joe Dante's glorious money-burn that self-sabotaged the series but in the most subversive way possible. Then, we move into 1994's "Beverly Hills Cop III," in which you can sadly feel the desperation in every frame, despite some positive attributes. Finally, we move into "Ghostbusters II" from 1989, a film that goes through the motion but still captures some of that magic from the original. The basis for this episode also stemmed from the upcoming releases of "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (March 22) and "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley" (Summer 2024). You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #122: Welcome to Earth (Killer Klowns From Outer Space / Invaders From Mars [1986] / Mars Attacks!) | 23 Feb 2024 | 01:40:40 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan are joined once again by friend of the show Jordan Perry ("MILF Manor," "Shock Docs") to discuss three campy sci-fi alien invasion films that all harken back to '50s B-movies. We get contentious about "Killer Klowns From Outer Space," lament the missed opportunity in Tobe Hooper's "Invaders From Mars" remake, and revisit Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!" and discover it has aged like a fine wine. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #220: Molten Metropolis (Dante's Peak / Volcano / Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York) | 13 Feb 2026 | 03:33:18 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris, Jordan, and Ryan dive into three films in which volcanos erupt and attack a city with 1997's "Dante's Peak," 1997's "Volcano," and 2006's "Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #121: Don't Go Staking My Heart (Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat / The Pale Door / Death Rider in the House of Vampires) | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:36:20 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three, low-budget horror westerns with 1989's charming "Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat," 2020's dull slog "The Pale Door," and 2021's bizarre "Death Rider in the House of Vampires," Glenn Danzig's long-awaited(?) follow-up to "Verotika." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #120: THINGS (1989) Feature Commentary | 09 Feb 2024 | 01:25:36 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in lieu of a new episode due to life circumstances, Ryan and Chris are pulling one of the evergreen episodes from the old Patreon on the main feed for all to hear: Our feature-length commentary on Andrew Jordan and Barry J. Gillis' 1989 brain-scramble, THINGS! As a formative "what?" film for the both of us, we talk along, laugh along, and drink along with our favorite characters as we are never the same again. Be sure to hit "play" at the same time as the movie. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #119: Pulp Pastimes (Dead Again / The Number 23 / The Singing Detective) | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:42:25 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three neo-noirs in which the protagonist(s) find themselves with a case of deja vu and are caught between the past and the present with 1991's twisty Kenneth Branagh-directed (and starring) and Scott Frank-penned "Dead Again," 2007's comically misguided "The Number 23," and 2003's forgotten-to-time "The Singing Detective." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #118: No Honor Among Thieves (Let the Corpses Tan / Free Fire / Sabotage) | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:35:27 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three heist films that devolve into infighting among the crew with 2017's electric "Let the Corpses Tan," 2016's Ben Wheatley disappointment "Free Fire," and we find ourselves back in David Ayer territory again this week with 2014's Monster Energy flopsweat joint "Sabotage." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #117: "Whatever You Say, Mr. J!" (The Suicide Squad / Suicide Squad / Birds of Prey) | 19 Jan 2024 | 02:07:06 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the three Harley Quinn-centric films of the now-defunct DCEU. Going in chronological order, we start with our bad, which is unquestionably 2016's "Suicide Squad," arguably the worst film relative to its budget in the entire decade. Then, we move into 2020's exuberant and entertaining "Birds of Prey (or the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" before finishing with James Gunn's delightful big-budget Troma-inspired "The Suicide Squad" from 2021. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #116: The End is Nigh (The Day of the Beast / A Day of Judgement / Noah) | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:37:37 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three apocalyptic films that are biblical in nature with Alex de la Iglesia's hilarious and horrifying 1995 flick "The Day of the Beast," the Christian propagandas (and largely boring) "A Day of Judgment" from 1981, and Darren Aronofsky's hugely ambitious and epic "Noah" from 2014. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #115: New Year Noir (Strange Days / Under Suspicion / Bitter Moon) | 05 Jan 2024 | 02:04:48 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris ring in the new year with three thrillers of different varieties (techno, procedural, and erotic) that are all set on or around New Year's. We start with Kathryn Bigelow's 1995 ahead-of-the-curve sci-fi thriller "Strange Days," which was co-written by her then-husband James Cameron. The result is a thrilling, bleak, and prophetic experience. Then, we move into 2000's "Under Suspicion," which features solid work from Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, and Monica Bellucci, but is let down by its terrible structure and un-engaging mystery. Finally, we discuss Roman Polanski's indulgent and (seemingly) troublingly autobiographical erotic thriller "Bitter Moon" from 1992. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #114: More December 2023 Catch-Up | 29 Dec 2023 | 01:50:31 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris do a bit more catching up with new releases that we saw on either side of the Christmas holiday. We start with holiday slasher "It's a Wonderful Knife" (streaming on Shudder), and then proceed to gush over "Godzilla Minus One" as well as Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" (both playing in theaters). At the end, Ryan has a couple brief thoughts on "Ferrari," "Wonka," "Migration," "The Color Purple," "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," and "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #113: Holiday Slam (Santa's Slay / A Wrestling Christmas Miracle / Santa With Muscles) | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:32:09 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan end the holiday season by continuing to go further and further niche with our categories by discussing wrestling-centric Christmas films. We start with 2005's "Santa's Slay," which stars Bill Goldberg as a murderous Santa Claus. It's surprisingly fun and does exactly what it says on the box. Then, we move into 2020's "A Wrestling Christmas Miracle," another brainchild from "filmmaker" Ken Del Vecchio and the mind behind previous worst-ever film covered on GBW: "A Karate Christmas Miracle." Needless to say, it lives down to the hype. Finally, we discuss 1996's infamous "Santa With Muscles," starring Hulk Hogan and produced by Jordan Belfort. Yes, that Jordan Belfort. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #112: Black Christmases (1974 / 2019 / 2006) | 15 Dec 2023 | 02:04:31 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris are joined once again by friend of the show Jordan Perry ("MILF Manor," "Shock Docs") to discuss all three iterations of "Black Christmas." We start with the 1974 Bob Clark classic, a film that is still terrifying, tense, and above all else, ushered in the contemporary slasher film as we know it. Then, as we go chronologically, we move into our "What?" with the first remake from 2006; a film that is not conventionally good, but is stylish, nasty, and somewhat entertaining. Finally, we discuss the second remake from 2019, one whose socially-conscious intentions are in the right place, but bungles the execution. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #219: This is America (Burn After Reading / God Bless America / Sorry to Bother You) | 06 Feb 2026 | 02:34:36 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Jordan, Ryan, and Chris dive into three films that satirize different facets of contemporary American culture with the Coen Brothers' 2008 Central Intelligence satire "Burn After Reading," Bobcat Goldwaith's look at post-9/11 culture rot with 2011's "God Bless America," and Boots Riley's 2018 capitalistic takedown "Sorry to Bother You." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #111: November & December 2023 Catch-Up | 08 Dec 2023 | 02:08:41 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris are joined by friend of the show Jordan Perry ("MILF Manor," "Shock Docs") for a Catch-Up episodes on many of the films that have come out in November and December. The bulk of our discussion is around David Fincher's "The Killer" and Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn," but we also find time to discuss Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers," John Woo's "Silent Night," and "Dream Scenario," which features another great late-period Nicolas Cage performance. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #110: Deadbeat, Divorced & Deceased (The Santa Clause / Jack Frost [1998] / Jingle All the Way) | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:54:25 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to kick off the holiday season, Chris and Ryan dive into three family features from the mid-to-late-90s in which a deadbeat father must learn the error of his ways through the magic of Christmas. And a little different from normal episodes, we don't reveal which category they fall into until the end of the episode because, frankly, all of these movies are pretty bad upon rewatch. But our discussion starts with 1994's "The Santa Clause," which has had longevity in the form of two sequels and a Disney+ series, and we try and wonder why. Then, we move into 1998's "Jack Frost," a box office bomb that is not as bad as its reputation. Finally, we put those cookies down (now!) to discuss the unhinged 1996 feature "Jingle All the Way." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #109: That Ain't Cranberry Sauce (Blood Rage / Pilgrim / Home Sweet Home [1981]) | 17 Nov 2023 | 01:39:24 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of the holiday season and the release of Eli Roth's "Thanksgiving," Ryan and Chris dive into three Thanksgiving-set slashers. We start with 1987's (though filmed in 1983) "Blood Rage," an all-killer, no-filler Florida-set slasher that is light on plot but heavy on carnage. Then, we move into 2019's "Pilgrim," which was a part of Hulu and Blumhouse's "Into the Dark" series. Somewhere in it is a cool premise, but it's too hampered but illogical plot decisions (even for this kind of movie) and cheap production values to enjoy even in the slightest. Finally, we move into 1981's "Home Sweet Home" in which "Bodies by Jake" stars as a PCP-addicted psychopath and a guy with facepaint and an electric guitar annoys everyone in his neighborhood. It's not good, but it's weird, and in this subgenre, that goes a long ways. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #108: Live From New York! (MacGruber / It's Pat: The Movie / Stuart Saves His Family) | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:21:40 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the niche comedy category of "Saturday Night Live" sketch adaptations! We start with 2010's "MacGruber," which has fortunately got its flowers in the last thirteen years (including a sequel series on Peacock) because every moment of this absurdist action-comedy is gold. Then, we move into the antithesis of comedy gold (though at least within our limited perspective as cisgender males, not quite as problematic as we anticipated) with 1994's "It's Pat: The Movie." Its biggest crime is that it is antagonistically unfunny. Finally, we move into a weird one with 1995's "Stuart Saves His Family," a film that is not particularly funny, but is actually kind-of good, strangely somber, and directed by none other than Harold Ramis. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #107: 2023 Horror Catch-Up | 03 Nov 2023 | 01:44:04 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to get back on track after a life-changing event and a vacation, respectively, Ryan and Chris discuss a wide spectrum of 2023 Horror Movie offerings, discuss the state of the genre at large. We talk at-length about a few we've both seen, including "Talk to Me" (Spoilers from 11:40-23:00), "Five Nights at Freddy's," "No One Will Save You" (Spoilers from 55:53-1:05:10), "Totally Killer," and "V/H/S/85." We also squeeze in some brief thoughts on "The Nun II," "Saw X," "The Exorcist: Believer," "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines," "The Boogeyman," "When Evil Lurks," and "Suitable Flesh." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #106: Fatal Fairgrounds (Haunt / Hell Fest / The Funhouse) | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:48:47 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three films all centered around trips to haunted houses that turn deadly! First, we start with 2019's small-scale gem "Haunt," a taught, nasty slasher that does this concept exceedingly well. Then, we move into 2018's "Hell Fest," which has an amazing setting for a slasher (think Universal Horror Nights), terrific production and set design... and they don't do anything with it. Finally, we go back to 1981 for Tobe Hooper's "The Funhouse," a surprisingly downbeat slasher given the location, though perhaps not for Hooper, which the film plays out like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" at a carnival (and is supposedly the film that landed him the gig directing 1982's "Poltergeist"). You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #105: They're Coming to Get You, Barbra (George A. Romero's "Dead" Series) | 27 Oct 2023 | 02:12:02 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in lieu of a normal episode (though this week it's a twofer as we were late. Sorry!), Ryan and Chris have decided to bring their most recent Patreon episode from behind the paywall to make up for the lack of new main feed content. With Chris on vacation and Ryan having welcomed a new life into the world, we've been a bit busy. This is our episode about all six of George A. Romero's "Dead" films, and if you like what you hear, kick us some pocket change at Patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Only $1 to subscribe, and you get an episode like this every other week. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #104: John Doe's Got the Upper Hand (Saw / Law Abiding Citizen/ Resurrection [1999]) | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:56:09 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris discuss three grisly, horror-tinged procedurals that all mine their influence (some more shameless than others) from the success of David Fincher's 1995 iconic "Se7en." We start with "Saw" from 2004, since the franchise is back in the conversation with the release of the (surprisingly well-received) tenth entry last month, and talk about how the film managed to be a trendsetter in its own right, for better or worse. Then, we move into 2009's bonkers "Law Abiding Citizen," which certainly apes "Se7en" (as well as "Death Wish," "The Dark Knight," and many others), but does its own thing in regards to the social commentary regarding the justice system (even if you don't buy a cent of it). Finally, we move into the most egregious - and hilariously entertaining - "Se7en" clone with 1999's shot-in-Canada "Resurrection," which sees Christopher Lambert in the Sommerset role, and it goes about as well as you can imagine. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #103: Villainous Veterans (The Guest / The Divine Enforcer / Deathdream aka Dead of Night) | 29 Sep 2023 | 02:01:59 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three films in a niche subgenre of horror (or horror-adjacent) films in which a soldier returns home, though are not who they claim they are. We start with Adam Wingard's contemporary cult-classic "The Guest" from 2014, a film that both wears its genre pastiche on its sleeve and elevates it above being a string of references with an assured tone, excellent performances, a banger soundtrack, and a palpable sense of loss. Then, we move into a bonkers VHS oddity from 1992 with "The Divine Enforcer," a incredibad experience in which the two top-billed actors (Erik Estrada and Jan-Michael Vincent) never get up from their chairs. Finally, we move into Bob Clark's second feature with 1974's "Deathdream" aka "Dead of Night," that at times feels like a Made for TV drama, but a damn good, eerie one. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #102: Flop Sweat (Showgirls / Southland Tales / Dune [1984]) | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:58:00 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three high-profile critical and commercial disasters (at the time of their respective releases) by notable filmmakers that have gone on to garner critical re-appraisal in the last decade or more. We start with 1995's "Showgirls," Paul Verhoeven's great American showbiz satire that garnered notoriety upon its release for being the first wide release NC-17 film. It was not perceived as the masterpiece it is at the time, but in the years since, viewers have quickly caught on. Then, we move into 2006's "Southland Tales," Richard Kelly's anticipated-at-the-time follow-up to "Donnie Darko." The film is packed with ideas and is rightfully angry at the sociopolitical climate circa 2006 (and has become somewhat prophetic), but none of them cohere in a satisfying way (at least to us, but it's got its fans). Finally, we move into David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of "Dune," a film that Lynch has disowned entirely but has a ton of merit, most specifically the rockin' Toto score, the Carlo Rambaldi effects, beautiful big sets and locales, and some of that Lynchian trademark absurdism that wasn't sanded off entirely. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #218: Shaw Scares Vol. 1 (Haunted Tales / Hell Has No Boundary / Sex Beyond the Grave) | 30 Jan 2026 | 02:17:36 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan, Jordan, and Chris dive into the recently-released Shaw Scares Vol. 1 box set from Vinegar Syndrome with 1980's anthology "Haunted Tales," 1982's "Hell Has No Boundary," and 1984's "Sex Beyond the Grave." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #101: Franchise Fights (Freddy vs. Jason / AVP: Alien vs. Predator / King Kong vs. Godzilla) | 01 Sep 2023 | 02:03:43 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three films that feature two franchises with storied histories coming together for an all-out brawl. We start with 2003's "Freddy vs. Jason" for its 20th Anniversary. Both of us our big fans of each respective franchise, so we examine the long, hard road that led to this film and if it was worth the effort. Then, we move into 2004's "AVP: Alien vs. Predator," a film that is not as bad as you remember but still not successful, specifically in regards to the titular fight. Finally, we go all the way back to 1962 to discuss "King Kong vs. Godzilla," a total oddball in both of those series, yet holds a ton of charm. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #100: Bicentennial Bash (Nashville / The Big Bus / Vigilante Force) | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:22:20 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris celebrate their 100th full GBW episode with three films centered around the U.S. Bicentennial of 1976. Same as it ever was, our country is facing tumultuous times, and we look at our past to find out how we've gotten here and where we're headed. We start with Robert Altman's 1975 masterpiece "Nashville," the intersection between celebrity and politics (also ever-prescient), and the nonstop hilarity and sadness in one of the greatest American films ever made. Then, it just so happens for our 100th that we have an "Oops, All Bangers" episode as disaster movie spoof "The Big Bus" from 1976 - while scattershot - turned out to be a ton of fun. Finally, also from 1976, we sing our praises about the sh*tkicker brawler that is surprisingly thoughtful, "Vigilante Force." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. Thank you all for taking this journey with us through 100 episodes (and 300 movies), and cheers to 100 more! | |||
| GBW #99: Summer Slaycation (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre / Wrong Turn / Tourist Trap) | 04 Aug 2023 | 02:00:04 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three horror films that all involve a summer vacation that goes south very quickly. We start on a high note with one of the greatest horror films of all-time (arguably *the* greatest), Tobe Hooper's 1974 masterwork, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Not much else can be said that hasn't been, only that we argue that it's that rare film that each time feels like the first time. Then, we pivot into 2003's "Wrong Turn," a film that has its fans, but we're not among them, and find little to grasp onto outside of the Stan Winston effects. Finally, we go back to the '70s with 1979's bonkers-yet-effective "Tourist Trap." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #98: Meat Mechs (Possessor / Hypnotic / Gamer) | 21 Jul 2023 | 02:26:40 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris discuss three sci-fi hybrid films that all have a different merging genre (horror, thriller, and action, respectively), but all involve mental and bodily hijacking. We start with "Possessor," the 2020 breakout film from Brandon Cronenberg (son of David) that is a phenomenal sensory experience that is both straightforward yet incredibly dense (and bleak). Then, we move into a movie that isn't straightforward or phenomenal in "Hypnotic;" a brand-new, 2023 release starring Ben Affleck and directed by Robert Rodriguez that limped into theaters and few (including Chris until two weeks ago) have heard of. Finally, we revisit Neveldine/Taylor's maligned-at-the-time "Gamer" from 2009, and while not perfect, we both agree that the film has aged incredibly well. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #97: "Dumb, Dumb... Dumb, Dumb..." (Jaws 2 / Jaws 3-D / Jaws: The Revenge) | 07 Jul 2023 | 02:04:09 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan take a trip up to Amity and dive into the three oft-maligned "Jaws" sequels. We start with 1978's "Jaws 2," which at least tries to maintain some of the goodwill and craft from the original film. Then, we move into 1982's "Jaws 3-D," which maintains none of the craft of the original, but gets points for doing something completely different. Finally, we discuss 1987's "Jaws: The Revenge," one of the most baffling horror sequels ever. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #96: That's Surfsploitation! (Point Break / Surf Nazis Must Die / Red Surf) | 23 Jun 2023 | 01:33:42 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three action-thrillers that revolve around surfing culture and serious consequences. We start with the 1991 Kathryn Bigelow masterpiece "Point Break" and break down why it's one of the most subversive action films ever made. Then, we move into the low point of Troma's oeuvre with 1987's "Surf Nazis Must Die," a movie where nothing happens and the characters are miserable yet it somehow runs for 80 minutes. Finally, we move into 1989 oddball "Red Surf," starring a young George Clooney, that is great from a casting perspective but a bit uneven in the script department. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #95: Silver Screams (Stage Fright / Blood Theatre / Demons) | 09 Jun 2023 | 01:12:51 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three slasher films that revolve around the setting of a movie theater or stage theatre. We start with 1987's "Stage Fright," a gnarly Italian slasher from Dario Argento protégé Michele Soavi that continuously up's the ante, keeps you guessing, and uses its setting to its advantage. A film that does not use its setting to its advantage is 1984's "Blood Theatre," an amateurish horror/comedy from Rick Sloane ("Hobgoblins") that's light on horror and even lighter on laughs. Finally, we pivot back to Argento (who produced and co-wrote) and Michele Soavi (who directed "additional scenes") with Lamberto Bava's 1985 film "Demons," which keeps the goopy gore and Claudio Simonetti score pumping but makes almost no sense narratively. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/thegoodbadwhat. Feel free to email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. You can also like us on Facebook. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #94: This is Not America (Spring Breakers / Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas / Natural Born Killers) | 26 May 2023 | 01:34:32 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three exhaustive, polarizing, auteurist satires about the heart of America, American pop culture, and American media. We start with Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" from 2013, which one of us named as their #1 film of the 2010's and believes it's a stone-cold masterpiece in the way it depicts a generation callously raised on popular culture. Then, we move into Terry Gilliam's 1998 now-cult-classic "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," a film that has fun in fits and starts and two firecracker leads, but its point is muddied and is ultimately more numbing than exhilarating. Finally, we move into Oliver Stone's 1994 no-holds-barred media satire "Natural Born Killers," a film that is undeniably bold, superbly acted, yet deeply scattershot.
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| GBW #93: A Schlock at the Cabin (Pumpkinhead / Creature Cabin aka Tarnation / Frostbiter: Wrath of the Windigo) | 12 May 2023 | 01:31:42 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of "Evil Dead Rise" (currently in theaters and available for rent or purchase on PVOD), Chris and Ryan dive into three cabin-bound creature features inspired by Sam Raimi's original masterwork. We start with 1988's "Pumpkinhead" from the late VFX maestro Stan Winston. While the story wobbles a bit in the back half, it has an impenetrable atmosphere, genuine sorrow, beautiful cinematography, a stellar creature, and a great lead turn from Lance Henriksen. Then, we move into a 2017 piece of DTV junk called "Creature Cabin" aka "Tarnation." It's no fun knocking on a no-budget film, but we argue that in the realm of "Evil Dead" knock-offs that it misses the mark entirely. Finally, we discuss the adorable 1995 Troma flick "Frostbiter: Wrath of the Windigo" which, like previous GBW "What?" film "Winterbeast," was shot over multiple years, has amazing stop-motion creatures, and just got a new Blu-ray release courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome.
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| GBW #92: Mousey Money Moves (Pete's Dragon [2016] / The Lion King [2019] / Dumbo [2019]) | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:28:34 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of “Peter Pan & Wendy” (now on Disney+), Ryan and Chris dive into the realm of live-action Disney remakes. We start with 2016’s “Pete’s Dragon” from “Peter Pan & Wendy” director David Lowery; a tender, Spielbergian retelling of the not-so-well-received 1977 original that is unbothered, unhurried, and beautifully told. Then, we move into perhaps the most cynical of these retreads with 2019’s “The Lion King.” What Jon Favreau and the VFX team pull off is undeniably impressive, but from a creative standpoint, it’s as bankrupt as they come. Finally, also from 2019, we discuss Tim Burton’s retelling of “Dumbo,” which while not entirely successful, is a Trojan horse about the Disney/Fox merger and contains a flicker of that old Burton subversiveness that we all remember fondly. | |||
| GBW #217: Top 10 Films of 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 | 02:59:00 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Jordan, Chris, and Ryan run down their Top 10 Films of 2025. It was a rough year for society, but a good year for movies. Give it a listen, and check out Ryan's Video Countdown for more great 2025 films. You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe to our show - on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and more! Drop us a rating or comment if you feel so inclined, and you can email us at thegoodthebadthewhat@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hello. You can follow us on Instagram @thegoodbadwhat. Our logo comes from Michelle Parkos, and our theme music comes from Paco. | |||
| GBW #91: Long in the Tooth (Martin / Vampires / Vampire in Brooklyn) | 14 Apr 2023 | 02:05:34 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three vampire films - all different in tone and approach - that are each directed by beloved auteur horror filmmakers. We start with George A. Romero's long-inaccessible "Martin" from 1976, which just received a new 4K UHD release from Second Sight. The disc is gorgeous, but the film itself, we argue, is the antithesis of what people expect of a vampire film and is more of a bleak character study. And it's incredible. Then, we move into "Vampires" from 1998 from Master of Horror John Carpenter. We have some nice things to say about it, particularly the look, the western vibes, Carpenter's score, and the makeup and VFX, but we knock the core casting as well as the pacing. Finally, we move into a fascinating mess with 1995's "Vampire in Brooklyn," the last Eddie Murphy feature under his Paramount contract and directed by Wes Craven. Craven's sensibilities are present, and so are Murphy's, but do they mesh well? You'll have to listen to find out.
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| GBW #90: Be Careful What You Wish For (Erotic Nightmare / Wish Upon / The Box) | 31 Mar 2023 | 01:59:45 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three films of varying tones, but all revolve around an opportunity to make a wish, but with deadly consequences. We start with 1999 Hong Kong oddity “Erotic Nightmare,” recently released in a new box set courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome. It’s a bizarre mix of softcore and horror, but it largely works. Then, we move into 2017’s enjoyable disaster “Wish Upon,” that attempts to be the PG-13 teen movie version of this kind of formula (with a little “Final Destination” thrown in) and fails spectacularly. Finally, we discuss Richard Kelly’s 2009 Richard Matheson adaptation, “The Box,” which has a lot of merit but doesn’t quite come together. 0:00-35:44: "Erotic Nightmare" 35:44-1:14:45: "Wish Upon" 1:14:45-1:59:46: "The Box" | |||
| GBW #89: Deja Vu (Coherence / Triangle / Timecrimes) | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:54:09 | |
Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into a trio of indie sci-fi films that all factor in a time loop element. We start with 2013's "Coherence," certainly one of the more unique films in this subgenre, though the hosts have a bit of a disagreement on the film itself. Continuing the disagreements, they move into "Triangle" from 2009, in which one of us thinks it doesn't use its time loop element to its full potential, and the other was able to roll with it in its raw horror/thriller genre elements. Finally, we move into 2007's "Timecrimes," where we finally find some common ground in praising its minimal, lo-fi approach, beautiful cinematography, and sturdy performances. | |||