Seven (1995)

Many people forget "Edward Scissorhands" is a Christmas movie. Well, at least it's a movie with Christmas in it. Or is it simply snow? Actually, it's just shave ice. But whatever, it's Christmastime in Shatland, and we're doing the damn thing. Tim Burton's career has been long and flirted with Christmas several times, but few of his movies came close to achieving the magic he bottled up with "Edward Scissorhands."  It made us laugh with the waterbed scene, cry with the sculpture scene, and marvel at a cast that included Winona Ryder with a heart of gold, Alan Arkin as a loving dad, Dianne Wiest as an angel on earth, Vincent Price in his final role, Anthony Michael Hall as a bully, and of course Johnny Depp. Gene Lyons and Kerri Gross naturally gushed over this movie, but "Edward Scissorhands" lost a few point with Big D, who loved it as a kid. Where some saw an inventive near-silent performance from Depp, Big D saw an easy acting job. Where some saw Tim Burton at the top of his game, Big D saw the adolescent angst of a suburban guy pandering to counter-culture. Also on this edition of "Shat The Movies": Was the finale a perfectly dark fairy tale ending or a silly wrap-up with no lessons learned? What's more important: etiquette or hand-marking and Big D's Parable of The Mountain Lion. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Sponsor’s Listener Survey – http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – http://shatthemovies.com/review Vote for our Next Movies – http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe & Social Media – http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-SHAT – (914) 719-7428 Checkout our TV Podcasts – https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song – Die Hard by Guyz Nite – https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

19 Dec 20181h 13min

"Good Will Hunting" won the Best of Matt Damon category among Shat The Movies, and we can see why. Damon didn't just star in the movie, he co-wrote it with Ben Affleck when the two were just a couple of fresh-faced actors. This ode to Boston showed us Robin Williams' dramatic side, which we later realized was tragic foreshadowing, and it introduced us to a young Casey Affleck before his sexual harassment scandal. To Kerri Gross, "Good Will Hunting" is a moving emotional journey. To Dick Ebert, it's the greatest film Shat The Movies has ever reviewed. To Gene Lyons, it's a brilliant collection of improvised scenes that he predictably wishes were darker. Other topics covered in this episode of Shat The Movies: Minnie Driver's gigantic Lego head Harvey Weinstein's keen eye for gay scenes Matt Damon's idiot ex-girlfriend and her taste in metal drummers Gene's failure to ever love the way Kerri can the best crying scenes in '90s cinema Elliot's Smith's crushing soundtrack Big D's belief in bootstraps Kerri's happy ending and why Gene can't get a job with the NSA. Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Sponsor’s Listener Survey – http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – http://shatthemovies.com/review Vote for our Next Movies – http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe & Social Media – http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-SHAT – (914) 719-7428 Checkout our TV Podcasts – https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song – Die Hard by Guyz Nite – https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

14 Dec 20181h 16min

"Groundhog Day" is the rare movie that became more important than the holiday that inspired it. Many believe it's Bill Murray's greatest work, and Shat The Movies listener Greg has watched it again, and again, and again, and again. There's always something new to discover in this '90s classic movie, even if you've seen it hundreds of times -- like the fact Phil Connors could be a sexual predator. In this episode of Shat The Movies: the guys debate whether Andie MacDowell is hot Big D reveals how "Groundhog Day" was inspired by "Interview With A Vampire" Roger reveals all the dark things Big D would do if there were no consequences and ponders which Shat host looks at himself in the mirror the most Airbnbs are pitted against conventional bed and breakfasts (gross) and hotels (not as gross) Gene revels in the casting of Chris Elliot and the fat guy from "Herman's Head" Big D wonders what the hell "Herman's Head" was So put on your winter clothes and meet us in Punxsutawney, it's time to do the Pennsylvania Polka! Help Support the Podcast Support with Paypal – http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Support With Venmo – https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link – https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Sponsor’s Listener Survey – http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review – http://shatthemovies.com/review Vote for our Next Movies – http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe & Social Media – http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Leave a Voicemail – (914) 719-SHAT – (914) 719-7428 Checkout our TV Podcasts – https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song – Die Hard by Guyz Nite – https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

6 Dec 20181h 15min

"The Last Boy Scout" is a movie by dirt bags for dirt bags. Producer Joel Silver is a dirt bag who cast his girlfriend as a topless chick in "Die Hard" and never gave her film credits. Bruce Willis plays a disgraced Secret Service agent who appear to be a dirt bag private investigator. And Big D is a dirt bag who loves this movie and cheated on every girlfriend he ever had. But not his wife.  Shat The Movies co-host Gene's a dirt bag who dated a trailer park stripper. Co-host Roger is a dirt bag who doesn't know how commas work. And they all agree that everyone's been cheated on. This episode's a dark podcast for a surprisingly dark movie. You can thank listener Edwin for commissioning this morally bankrupt podcast.  The movie's opening montage is painfully and perfectly '90s. The opening football sequence is a bizarre use of Billy Blanks, and it just gets weirder from there. Willis and Damon Wayans struggle to decide who the movie's funny man is, while we all know the real clown is Wayan's wardrobe. And all the while Big D insists Hallenbeck and Dix are among film's greatest buddy pairings. Oh, and we settle the question of who's the biggest badass: Joe Hallenbeck or John McClane. Support With Venmo:https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Leave an iTunes Review:http://shatthemovies.com/review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Vote for our Next Movies:http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe to our Feeds & Follow us on Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Checkout our TV Podcasts:https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

29 Nov 20181h 11min

Thanksgiving is a holiday like no other: We don't buy presents. We don't wear costumes. We don't party all night. We just bring our family and friends together to share a meal and reflect on our blessings.  "Planes Trains & Automobiles" is a rare movie in many ways: It's a comedy that makes you cry. It's a John Hughes movie without teen stars. And it's one of the few movies we can think of that celebrates Thanksgiving, one of the most underappreciated holidays on the calendar. Steve Martin and John Candy created something special that impacted each of the Shat The Movies crew in a different way. Big D immediately hugged his wife and felt a deeper appreciation for life. Gene reflected on his verbal cruelty and picking apart other's weaknesses. And Roger gave thanks for modern technology and improved business travel. We dedicate this podcast to Roger Roeper's late father, Ronnie, who can't make it to the table this Thanksgiving. Be thankful for your loved ones this holiday season. Tell them you love them. Cherish your time together. With love, Gene, Kerri, Roger, and Big D Support With Venmo:https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Leave an iTunes Review:http://shatthemovies.com/review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Vote for our Next Movies:http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe to our Feeds & Follow us on Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Checkout our TV Podcasts:https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

20 Nov 20181h 6min

Disney's "Tron" digitally dazzled the world as revolutionary work of art: the identity discs, the concept of a computerized world, and visuals that to this day haven't been replicated in their inventiveness and effort. But one thing sets movies apart from other optical art forms: The Story. And when you read Tron's narrative files, some border on corrupt. On this podcast, three grown men who worshipped Tron as boys revisit Flynn, Sark, Lora, Dumant, light bikes, solar sailers, the I/O Tower, and the Master Control Program. Big D brings his Tron toys out to play. Roger questions the sexual undercurrents of the film, and Gene gets just plain mad at the spaghetti bowl of a narrative Disney threw together. Find out how Tron's artists got those amazing glow effects, why Jeff Bridges was the only actor forced to wear a loin cloth, and how Roger manages to bring religion into even this childish technological tale. The proof is in the printout. Support With Venmo:https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Leave an iTunes Review:http://shatthemovies.com/review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Vote for our Next Movies:http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe to our Feeds & Follow us on Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Checkout our TV Podcasts:https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

15 Nov 20181h 4min

Everyone has that phase they'd rather not talk about. For some, it's when they wore JNCO jeans. For others, it's when they thought that two-tone ska tattoo was a good idea; or when dating skaters seemed cool. If the 1990s were a woman, Steven Seagal would be the phase she wishes she could forget. But we're braver than that, so we're diving into his best work, "Under Siege," to see if there's anything we can salvage from the murky depths of bad action flicks. Big D, Roger Roeper, and Gene Lyons also cover masturbating to Cher, stealing tags from lingerie, Gary Busey's magnificent insanity, proper bomb-making, proper accent usage, and improper ways to treat young actresses.  Ponytails, a peacetime military, horrid costuming, and the worst Navy Seals since Panama are pitted against hilarious one-liners, charming Tommy Lee Jones, and bizarre fight sequences in this clear "Die Hard" ripoff.  Seagal sucks at fighting, movie posters, and telling the truth, but we can't entirely hate him. Find out why in this swashbuckling edition of Shat the Movies, and stay tuned for a super sexy Shatout from Gene. Support With Venmo:https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Leave an iTunes Review:http://shatthemovies.com/review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Vote for our Next Movies:http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe to our Feeds & Follow us on Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Checkout our TV Podcasts:https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

7 Nov 20181h 18min

There isn't a soul in this world or the next who doesn't love "Beetlejuice." It's Michael Keaton at his best. It's Tim Burton at his best. It's Geena Davis at her best. It's Alec Baldwin at his handsomest. And it's the role that made Winona Ryder's career (sorry, Stranger Things). Beetlejuice is everywhere each Halloween season, which makes it easy to watch the movie without really WATCHING it. Well, we did. And we've got a few things to talk about: Big D's fear of small towns which band Danny Elfman really was in (hint: NOT DEVO) Roger's life as The Unabomber Geena Davis inspiring Bojack Horseman teaching Roger what a staycation is how to escape a submerged Volvo Chappaquiddick vs Massapequa why do demons need prostitutes the meaning behind Harry Bellafonte's "Day-O" and much, much more. This one starts a little slow, but man does it get going. It's SHOWTIME! Support With Venmo:https://venmo.com/ShatPodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Free Affiliate Link:https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20  Leave an iTunes Review:http://shatthemovies.com/review Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Vote for our Next Movies:http://shatthemovies.com/vote Subscribe to our Feeds & Follow us on Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Checkout our TV Podcasts:https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

29 Okt 20181h 21min