Ed Wood (1994)

In this special Spooktacular commission from Emmett, the guys dive deep into Tim Burton's 1994 biopic, Ed Wood. Starring Johnny Depp in one of his most beloved roles and Martin Landau in an Oscar-winning turn as Bela Lugosi, the film explores the life of the eccentric B-movie director often labeled the "worst" filmmaker in history.

Does Burton's loving tribute to cinematic failure still hold up, or is it merely high-quality camp? Gene and Big D discuss:

  • The genius of Martin Landau's portrayal of a faded horror icon.

  • The film's beautiful black-and-white aesthetic.

  • Whether Ed Wood was a visionary or just delightfully incompetent.

  • The surprising connections this film has to another movie in our "double-decker Halloween commission."

Tune in to find out if the story of the man behind Plan 9 from Outer Space is truly a glorious cinematic triumph!

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Excalibur (1981)

Excalibur (1981)

For our Ninth Anniversary Episode, the Shat Crew draws the sword from the stone and rides into John Boorman's epic Excalibur (1981). Commissioned by Chris, Mike, and Ollie to celebrate their father Ro...

21 Aug 20251h 3min

Toy Soldiers (1991)

Toy Soldiers (1991)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're taking hostages with Toy Soldiers (1991), where teen rebels face off against terrorists in a prep school under siege. Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Louis Gossett Jr....

15 Aug 20251h 6min

Pure Country (1992)

Pure Country (1992)

The Shat Crew trades leather jackets for Stetsons and arena rock for steel guitars with George Strait's acting debut, Pure Country. Commissioned by listener Frank Fall, this 1992 romantic drama follow...

9 Aug 20251h

Mystery Date (1991)

Mystery Date (1991)

This week on Shat the Movies, it's a date night gone completely off the rails with Mystery Date (1991)! Ethan Hawke stars as a shy teen whose dream night with the girl next door spirals into chaos inv...

2 Aug 20251h 8min

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

The Shat Crew soars into DreamWorks territory for a film that melted even Gene's icy heart: How to Train Your Dragon. This animated fantasy wasn't just a box office smash—it was a coming-of-age story ...

23 Jul 20251h 2min

The Deer Hunter (1978)

The Deer Hunter (1978)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're delving into the heart of The Deer Hunter (1978), a haunting exploration of friendship, war, and what remains behind. With powerhouse performances from Robert De Ni...

18 Jul 20251h 2min

City Slickers (1991)

City Slickers (1991)

This week on Shat The Movies, Gene and Big D rope in a modern Western classic with City Slickers (1991), a film that's equal parts midlife meltdown, male bonding, and calf-birthing madness. Commission...

10 Jul 20251h 15min

Cry-Baby (1990)

Cry-Baby (1990)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're shedding a single tear for Cry-Baby (1990)! Johnny Depp stars in John Waters' rockabilly musical that's equal parts parody, punk, and pure teen rebellion. From elec...

2 Jul 20251h 9min

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