S14 Ep745: I, Robot (with Angelica Jade Bastién)

On this week's episode, the 2021 Listener Request Month kicks off with one of the most requested titles in show history, The Pest! Listen as the guys try their best to make heads or tails of this dreadful, dreadful film! Can you tell it took three days to write the script? What is with all of these offensive impressions The Pest is doing? Did Leguizamo think he was doing a Groucho Marx-level performance? And can we not with all the "little specimen" stuff, Jeffrey Jones? PLUS: Did Leguizamo himself push for this film to be ripped from theaters after a week? The Pest stars John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Freddy Rodriguez, Edoardo Ballerini, Aries Spears, Charles Hallahan, Tammy Townsend, Tom McCleister, and Joe Morton; directed by Paul Miller. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Mar 20211h 41min

On this week's episode, the gang chats about this total banger of an early-90's action film, Live Wire! How did the whole town hear about Danny O'Neill's wife? What's Pierce trying to do with that accent? And is that a divorced guy apartment, or what? PLUS: This film contains no less than THREE exquisite dummy explosions! Live Wire stars Pierce Brosnan, Ron Silver, Ben Cross, Lisa Eilbacher, Tony Plana, Brent Jennings, Philip Baker Hall, and Al Waxman; directed by Christian Duguay. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Feb 20211h 54min

On this week's episode, the gang welcomes film critic Clint Worthington onto the show to chat about the family-friendly wrassler classic, Mr. Nanny! How hilarious is that opening Hulk Hogan nightmare scene? What dialogue was said in his infamous sex tape? And was that dog getting murdered? PLUS: The return of the VHS Trailer Game! Mr. Nanny stars Terry 'Hulk' Hogan, Sherman Hemsley, David Johansen, Robert Hy Gorman, Madeline Zima, Mother Love, and Austin Pendleton; directed by Michael Gottlieb. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Feb 20211h 54min

This week on the show, it's a special episode just in time for Valentine's Day as the guys chat about the absolutely abhorrent rom-com, P.S. I Love You! Who in the world would plan this all out and force it upon their grieving loved one? Why did they think powerhouse dramatic actor Hilary Swank could pull off a goofy romantic comedy? Why not just hire a couple of Irish actors here? And is Harry Connick Jr. playing a serial killer? PLUS: Look out for this Hellraiser-themed urn! P.S. I Love You stars Hilary Swank, Gerard "American Mike" Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, James Marsters, Kathy Bates, Nellie McKay, Dean Winters, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan; directed by Richard LaGravenese. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Feb 20211h 47min

On this week's episode, the gang is chatting about the wild karate-driven sequel, The Karate Kid Part II! How horrendously embarrassed must Miyagi be dealing with this kid at the airport? What's with Sato's escort service? And how many times did Miyagi "fix that refrigerator"? PLUS: Featuring the voice talents of "Peter Falk," "Alan Alda," and "Gary Busey." The Karate Kid Part II stars Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita, Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Yuji Okumoto, Danny Kamekona, Tamlyn Tomita, and Nobu McCarthy; directed by John Avildsen. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Feb 20212h 23min

On this week's episode, the gang wraps up Worst of 2020 month with a chat about the totally unnecessary sequel, Bad Boys for Life! Why can't poor Marcus just retire already? Is Mike Lowery becoming an even more deranged serial killer? And wow, you never thought you'd miss Michael Bay so much, huh? PLUS: Be sure to catch the hit new David Lynch-hosted day-time talk show, David! Bad Boys for Life stars Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Joe Pantoliano, Paola Nuñez, Kate del Castillo, Jacob Scipio, Alexander Ludwig, Charles Melton, Nicky Jam, Theresa Randle, and DJ Khaled; directed by Adil & Bilall. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jan 20212h 3min

On this month's WLM the gang is chatting about one of their faves from 2020, Cathy Yan's Birds of Prey! How incredible are some of the visuals in this film? Like that factory explosion?! How refreshing was it to watch—HEY NOW! This episode is for subscribers only. To access the whole show, head over to our Patreon and sign up today! Instantly access this WLM episode along with hours and hours of exclusive content! Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jan 20215min

On this week's episode, the gang is chatting about one of the most bat-shit crazy films they've seen in a while, Fantasy Island! Why couldn't we get one movie instead of five different television plot lines stitched together? Doesn't Michael Peña deserve better? Yes! And how outrageous is Rooker's hairdo here? PLUS: We strongly urge you to watch the movie before listening to this episode; it's truly a seeing is believing situation and you won't want to spoil the insanity! Fantasy Island stars Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Jimmy O. Yang, Portia Doubleday, Ryan Hansen, Michael Rooker, and Marisa Fitz-Henley; directed by Jeff Wadlow. Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jan 20211h 55min