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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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

High Spirits (1988)

High Spirits (1988)

Check into Castle Plunkett for a supernatural comedy that mashes together horny ghosts, Irish folklore, and peak '80s weirdness: High Spirits! Commissioned by Sydney in Texas—lover of Beetlejuice, Elv...

25 Jun 20251h 4min

Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're beaming up Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)! Geena Davis stars alongside a furry, neon-colored trio of aliens played by Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, and Damon Wayans in th...

23 Jun 20251h 8min

Instinct (1999)

Instinct (1999)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're cracking open Instinct (1999), the psychological thriller where Anthony Hopkins goes full jungle hermit and Cuba Gooding Jr. tries to figure out why. It's part Gori...

18 Jun 20251h 4min

Superman II (1980)

Superman II (1980)

This week, Shat the Movies finally kneels before Zod—and listener Chris Lloyd—by reviewing Superman II (1980), the sequel that gave us Terrence Stamp's immortal sneer, Margot Kidder's bathrobe thirst,...

10 Jun 20251h 2min

Haunted Honeymoon (1986)

Haunted Honeymoon (1986)

This week on Shat the Movies, we're getting spooky with Haunted Honeymoon (1986)! Join us for a hilarious look at this dark comedy starring Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, where a newlywed couple finds ...

2 Jun 20251h 4min

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