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This episode includes a comedic breakdown of the 1981 Canadian slasher Happy Birthday to Me, where the hosts dissect the film's baffling plot involving a prep school clique called "The Top 10" being murdered one by one while the protagonist, Virginia, grapples with memory loss from experimental brain surgery. They highlight the movie's numerous logic gaps—such as the characters' inexplicable lack of grief, the confusing school geography, and a notorious triple-twist ending revealing a secret twin sister as the killer—while also riffing on bizarre details like a bidet-only bathroom, chloroform mechanics, and a weightlifting death scene. The discussion rounds out with behind-the-scenes trivia, including Glenn Ford assaulting an assistant director, and a passionate fan review lamenting the film's DVD soundtrack replacement.

This episode includes a breakdown of the 1982 horror film Halloween III: Season of the Witch, focusing on its bizarre plot involving an Irish toymaker using a stolen piece of Stonehenge to power deadly masks that melt children's heads into snakes and bugs via a televised commercial. The hosts highlight the film's numerous logic gaps, such as the protagonist doctor's inexplicable investigative drive, the factory's inexplicable robot workforce, and the time zone complications of the villain's scheme, while also reading hilarious listener reviews from Amazon.

This episode includes a corrections and omissions segment for The Lair of the White Worm covering the film's Bram Stoker novel origins, snake biology facts, and behind-the-scenes costume details. Jason Mantzoukas joins to discuss Halloween traditions like giant skeleton displays and trick-or-treating logistics, reflects on the lasting cultural impact of The League and modern fantasy football betting, and recommends new comedy specials from Nish Kumar, Amy Blotnik, Stavros Halkias, and Rory Scovel. The episode concludes with the announcement of next week's movie, the 1981 slasher Happy Birthday to Me.

This episode includes a live discussion dissecting the fifth Underworld film, Blood Wars, where the hosts and audience attempt to untangle the franchise's convoluted vampire-werewolf hybrid mythology and confusing timeline. The conversation covers the movie's excessively dark cinematography, Kate Beckinsale's action performance, the surprising number of Game of Thrones actors in the cast, and the absurd logistics of blood-drinking mechanics. They also read glowing five-star Amazon reviews and debate whether the film's nonsensical plot makes it enjoyably bad or just exhausting.

This episode includes a lively discussion of the 1988 Ken Russell horror film The Lair of the White Worm, covering its bizarre plot involving an archaeologist, a young lord played by Hugh Grant, and an immortal snake woman portrayed by Amanda Donahoe. The hosts analyze the film's surreal tone, British folklore roots, memorable scenes like the forced perspective skull shot and bagpipe-charming sequence, and praise Donahoe's committed performance as the standout element holding the chaos together.

This episode includes a live comedy panel dissecting the 2006 romantic time-travel film The Lake House, focusing on its contradictory logic regarding a magical mailbox, a two-year timeline gap, and a mysteriously appearing tree. The hosts and guests extensively critique the film's awkward kissing scenes, the nonsensical rules of its time travel mechanics, and the sidelined architectural father-son subplot. The recording also features audience questions proposing alternate theories and readings of passionate Amazon reviews defending the movie.

This episode includes listener corrections and omissions regarding the 1996 film Jack, addressing Jennifer Lopez's incompetent teacher character, Francis Ford Coppola's admission of directing for a paycheck, and details about a darker "Coppola Cut" altered by studio interference. Co-host Jason Mantzoukas joins for a "Just Chat" segment covering recent viewings such as Coyote vs. Acme, Lanterns, The Witch, and Obsession, along with various film, television, and music recommendations. The episode concludes with the announcement of the next spooky season feature, the 1988 horror film The Lair of the White Worm.

This episode includes a discussion of the 2012 fantasy drama The Odd Life of Timothy Green, where the hosts and guest Tim Heidecker debate the film's merits as a magical realism fairy tale versus its problematic messaging about parenting and adoption. They analyze specific absurdities such as the child's leaf-covered legs, a chaotic soccer sequence, and a pencil factory subplot, while ultimately diverging on whether the movie is a sweet, misunderstood gem or a logically flawed disaster.

This episode includes a look at the Nissan Frontier's V6 power and towing capacity, notes on ESPN college football moving to Disney Plus and the return of McDonald's spicy chicken nuggets, and an extended discussion of the 1996 film Jack—its premise, reception, and the hosts' thoughts on its themes, performances, and oddities.

This episode includes a comedic breakdown of the film Joyful Noise, where the hosts and guest Fred Stoller dissect its baffling plotlines involving a church choir competition, a husband faking letters from war, and a teenager with Asperger's who may or may not be a secret savant. They highlight the movie's jarring tonal shifts, such as a graphic "tissue of shit" locker prank, a feeble diner food fight between Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, and multiple sudden heart attacks treated with dark humor. The conversation also covers the obviously lip-synced musical numbers, the inexplicable wealth of Dolly Parton's character, and a reading of surreal five-star Amazon reviews.

This episode includes listener corrections and omissions for the films Triple X and The Legend of Billie Jean. The hosts also discuss a book about the making of Hudson Hawk and a documentary on John Carpenter's The Thing, before announcing the next film to be reviewed will be Jack.

This episode includes a live discussion from Detroit about the critically panned 2012 children's film, "Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure," which was partially filmed in Michigan. The hosts dissect the movie's bizarre plot, problematic elements, and surprising $60 million budget, sharing their dismay while a former cast member and an audio engineer from the production reveal behind-the-scenes insights.

This episode includes a passionate discussion of the 1985 film "The Legend of Billie Jean," exploring its themes of youth rebellion, social injustice, and the children's perspective on adult issues. The hosts debate controversial plot points and character motivations, ultimately celebrating the movie as an underrated cult classic.

This episode includes a detailed and highly critical review of a specific superhero movie, which the hosts and a guest dissect for its many flaws. They highlight its confusing plot, bizarre character inconsistencies, poor CGI, and dialogue that made little sense, citing examples like a ridiculous helicopter car sequence and a cloud-like villain. The discussion ultimately concludes that the film was a significant and expensive failure.

This episode includes a highly critical review of the romantic comedy film "Little Italy," which the hosts find baffling due to its dated feel despite a recent release. They scrutinize its use of inaccurate Italian-Canadian stereotypes, poor acting, and illogical plot points, especially noting the lack of chemistry between the lead actors. The discussion delves into various aspects of the film, from character accents and questionable makeup to strange product placements and an unbelievable storyline.

This episode includes hosts Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas, joined by guest Charlie Sanders, as they comically dissect the 2005 movie "Stealth." They cover the film's absurd premise of fighter pilots partnering with a sentient robot plane, its massive budget, the ridiculous character arcs, and unrealistic action sequences. The discussion concludes with humorous fan theories and outlandish five-star reviews of the movie.

This episode includes a humorous and detailed analysis of the 2002 action film XXX, following an extreme sports star recruited by the NSA. The hosts and audience discuss the movie's outlandish plot, absurd stunts, questionable character choices, and illogical story, contrasting its cinematic flaws with its perceived entertainment value and fan reception.

This episode includes a lively and critical dissection of the 1991 film "Cool as Ice," with hosts and guest Brian Husky exploring its bizarre plot, confusing character motivations, and unique directorial style. The discussion culminates in a surprise interview with Vanilla Ice himself, who shares insights into the movie's production, his stunts, and how he has come to embrace its cult classic status.

This episode includes listener corrections and omissions regarding the movie "Fall," discussing plot inconsistencies, factual errors, and thematic parallels to other films. It also features a conversation with guest Elliott Glazer about growing up on Long Island, his new book, and the emotional aspects of sports fandom, before announcing next week's movie: "xXx."

This episode includes a deep dive into the bizarre children's film "Gooby," with the hosts and guest dissecting its nonsensical plot, the unsettling design and inconsistent behavior of the titular character, and the questionable parenting portrayed. They also marvel at the film's extremely low box office gross despite its Canadian taxpayer funding, highlighting numerous plot holes and uncomfortable themes.