S16 Ep821: The Conjuring

On this week's episode, the 2021 Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza kicks off with an outrageous conversation about the live-action 1996 fiasco, 101 Dalmatians! Why couldn't they make the dogs talk, a la classic cinematic masterpiece, Look Who's Talking Now? How dumb is it that Jeff Daniels's character is a video game designer? And how hard was John Hughes ripping off his own Home Alone material here? PLUS: As is the case with all WHM episodes centered around family films, this episode gets filthy! Don't listen to this one in the car with the kids! 101 Dalmatians stars Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie, and Mark Williams; directed by Stephen Herek. Check out WHM at FRQNCY this Saturday, June 5th, 2021! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Juni 20212h

On this week's episode the gang is back together in the studio to reminisce about the 90's kid classic, The Mighty Ducks! How many kids' films start with the protagonist getting slapped with a dooey? Why does M.C. Gainey's character always have that camcorder? And is Charlie trying to get Bombay laid? PLUS: The return of the VHS Trailer Game! The Mighty Ducks stars Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi King, Josef Sommer, Joshua Jackson, Elden Henson, Shaun Weiss, M.C. Gainey, Matt Doherty, Brandon Adams, Aaron Schwartz, Marguerite Moreau, and Danny Tamberelli; directed by Stephen Herek. Check out WHM at FRQNCY in June! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Maj 20212h 14min

On this week's episode, the guys take a trip to Franchise Town to discuss the absolutely dreadful, completely joyless sequel, Saw III! Why didn't someone point out how hilarious everyone yelling "Jeff" throughout a film sounds? Why did we need to see a flashback of Jigsaw prepping the first film's test? And would this franchise have been better served by casting a different NKOTB member in every film? PLUS: JEFF! Saw III stars Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus Macfadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Donnie Wahlberg, and Dina Meyer; directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. Check out WHM at FRQNCY in June! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Maj 20212h 11min

This week on the show, the long-awaited crossover event is here as Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey from the great Talking Simpsons podcast are hanging out to chat about the 87-minute missed opportunity, The Simpsons Movie! Why weren't Mr. Burns or Sideshow Bob the villain of the film? If it had to be an Albert Brooks-voiced character, why not Hank Scorpio? Did we really need to see Bart's genitals? And really, who is this movie for? PLUS: Transforming those 7-11s into Kwik-E-Marts was a terrible idea. The Simpsons Movie stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Russi Taylor, Maggie Roswell, and Albert Brooks; directed by David Silverman. Check out WHM at FRQNCY in June! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Maj 20212h 37min

On this week's episode, the gang is chatting about the gateway-crossing sci-fi flick, Stargate! Could they have trimmed Russell's hair any more high and any more tight? Why did those people attend Spader's lecture just to heckle him? And how cool would it be to have the Wheezin' the Juice Guy as your father-in-law? PLUS: Russell Rules! Stargate stars Kurt Russell, James Spader, Jaye Davidson, Viveca Lindfors, Alexis Cruz, Mili Avital, Leon Rippy, John Diehl, French Stewart, Djimon Hounsou, Richard Kind, and Erick "Wheezin' the Juice Guy" Avari; directed by Roland Emmerich. Check out WHM at FRQNCY in June! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Maj 20211h 56min

On this week's episode, our unofficial Sean-Gone month comes to an end with a discussion about the totally baffling shit-show, 1998's The Avengers! How on Earth did Warner Brothers allow this to be released as-is? Have two lead actors ever had less chemistry than Uma and Ralph? And what is the value of not having Eddie Izzard speak for the whole film? PLUS: If Jim Broadbent appeared in a snuff film... better movie? The Avengers stars Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Jim Broadbent, Fiona Shaw, and Eddie Izzard; directed by Jeremiah Chechik. Check out WHM at FRQNCY in June! Catch WHM on tour this fall, hopefully! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr 20212h 3min

On this week's show, well, this one's a long time comin'—it's Highlander! Why on Earth did Connery say yes to this and Zardoz, but turned down The Matrix? Did the sex scene need all that... licking? And do all immortals love professional wrestling? PLUS: Do not ask Connor MacLeod to switch seats! Highlander stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart, Beatie Edney, Alan North, Sheila Gish, and Jon Polito; directed by Russell Mulcahy. Get in on the FRQNCY1 pre-sale now through 4/23 and catch the guys reunite on stage to talk about Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome! Catch WHM on tour this fall—More Info WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Apr 20212h 28min

On this week's show, the unofficial Sean Gone month continues as the gang dissects the total cinematic oddity known as Zardoz! Wasn't the big, red diaper great? What's with that pretentious floating head intro? And did Connery really demand he get paid for driving himself to set? PLUS: Zed becomes enamored with the "Where's Waldo?" franchise! Zardoz stars Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, John Alderton, Sara Kestelman, and Niall Buggy; directed by John Boorman. Catch WHM on tour this fall—More Info WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Apr 20211h 49min