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Not A Bomb Podcast explores the cinematic failures of the box office as well as movies that critics, universally, didn‘t love. Each week, Brad and Troy discuss the history of a disastrous movie release and debate whether the film deserves a second chance. From misunderstood classics like Heaven’s Gate to cheesy flicks like Samurai Cop, you’ll find a wide variety of films that get a little extra attention and a possible second chance at success.

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Episode 192 - Clue (with Mike McGranaghan)

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2024/02/14

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinema bombs of all time. In this episode, we welcome back to the show Mike McGranaghan, film critic at The Aisle Seat. Put on your detective hats and rush to the crime scene. What was the crime? In this case, an experimental film from 1985, Clue. Based on the popular board game, Clue gathers all our favorite playing pieces into a mansion and, of course, a murder occurs. The filmmakers pulled a “William Castle” on the audience and

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Episode 191 - Jupiter Ascending

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2024/02/08

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history. On this week’s episode, we once again find ourselves in sci-fi town with the 2015 space opera film Jupiter Ascending. Boasting a budget north of $200M, Jupiter Ascending left general audiences bewildered by the lack of character development, terrible script, nonexistent performances, dodgy CGI, and whatever Eddie Redmayne was doing on screen. This film is a misfire on all aspects. One starts to wonder just

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NAB Presents: The Classics - Citizen Kane

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2024/02/04

In 2024, Breaking Brad was to rest, but a new show arose out of the ashes like a phoenix. That new show is Not A Bomb Presents: The Classics, a series where Jose and Sammy join Troy and Brad again to discuss some of the greatest films ever. On the first edition, we come out of the gate discussing one of the greatest films of all time -Citizen Kane. This quasi-biographical film is a monumental task to discuss, but the guys all bring a unique perspective to the conversation. Trust me, no one was

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Episode 190 - The Bonfires of the Vanities

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2024/01/31

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. In this episode, discuss the 1990 comedy (??) -The Bonfire of the Vanities. Coming from the legendary director Brian De Palma,The Bonfire of the Vanitiesattempts to adapt the best-selling novel of the same name. However, problem after problem caused this film to fail at the box office and get hammered by the critics. The problems were so

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Episode 189 - Gods of Egypt

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2024/01/24

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. In this episode, we discuss a film with nine-foot Egyptian Gods played by generic white people who bleed gold and turn into Voltron-like robots. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Our little podcast finally tackles 2016's fantasy action film -Gods of Egypt. This one…well…is a head-scratcher. For one, it's directed by Alex Proyas, an

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Episode 188 - Limbo (2021)

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2024/01/18

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest cinematic bombs. This week, we shift our focus from Hollywood to Hong Kong to discuss 2021’s action thriller - Limbo. Sammy from the GGTMC is back to assist in the discussion and lend his critical eye to this…here we go…cinematic masterpiece. Yep, you don’t have to guess this week if we like the film. We love it. Look, everyone on the podcast highly recommends seeing this film and our discussion spoils the whole thing. The film is

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Episode 187 - Midnight Special

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2024/01/10

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we go back and re-examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we keep the sci-fi training rolling as we discuss 2016’s Midnight Special. This film highlights why the sci-fi genre can be so enthralling and is one of our favorite genres to discuss. Even though critics seemed to adore this little movie, Midnight Special didn’t get much attention from the general public when it

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Episode 186 - Prospect

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2024/01/04

Happy New Year film fans! On the first episode of 2024, we are ringing in the new year with a discussion of one of the more recent underseen science fiction films - Prospect. Made for roughly $4 million, Prospect, could be best described as a sci-fi/western, with fantastic world building and powerful performances. Sadly, with even a tiny budget, Prospect failed to make an impact at the box office. Thankfully, Vinegar Syndrome released an amazing 4K edition complete with some amazing special

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Episode 185 - Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and...

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2023/12/29

As the end of 2023 approaches, Not A Bomb has decided to go out with a bang. On this week’s show, we discuss not one but two bombs by the same director, Guy Ritchie. This was a rough year at the box office for Mr. Ritchie. Both Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Guy ritchie’s The Covenant didn’t make their production budget back during their theatrical run. Critics definately liked one movie over the other. And audiences, who did see the films, liked both. We couldn’t take on two films in one

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NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 12: Kirk...

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2023/12/24

Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this final episode of the series, the war on Christmas must be stopped and the only person worthy is Kirk Cameron and his ego. That’s right, the gang celebrates the Christmas season with Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas. Look, the film is bad. Santa Clause vs. the Martians is a masterpiece compared to

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Episode 184 - Babylon

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2023/12/20

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office failures and critically lambasted films! Once again, Brad’s shenanigans are back and he’s breaking all the rules. On this week’s episode, the guys welcome back Jose from Watch/Skip+ to discuss the very divisive film from 2022 that didn’t get a wide release until 2023, Babylon. This three hour epic is an ode to Hollywood during the transition from

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Episode 183 - Ride On

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2023/12/13

Hey there, movie fans! Welcome back to your favorite podcast about Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office disasters and critically lambasted films! Buckle up because we’ve got a treasure trove of cinematic calamities to dissect and explore!In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Action Film Historian Brandon Brentley on the show! Brandon has worked with numerous distribution companies on their Hong Kong releases, such as Criterion, 88

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Episode 182 - The Flash

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2023/12/06

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of Hollywood’s biggest bombs. This month, Not A Bomb is examining some of 2023’s biggest box office failures and critically lambasted films! Brace yourselves, as we’ve got an abundance of movies to explore! In this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Sammy from the GGTMC joining us as we kick the month off by tackling one of the biggest superhero flops, The Flash. From production issues to lead actor troubles, questionable CGI, and the public’s

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NAB Presents: Breaking Brad - Experiment 11: The...

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2023/12/01

Welcome back to Not A Bomb Presents: Breaking Brad. The premise is simple. Troy, Sammy from GGTMC, and Jose from Watch/Skip+ pick some of the worst films imaginable to see if they can break Brad. In this episode, the gang celebrates turkey season with not one but two films, Thankskilling and Thankskilling 3. Don’t worry, our hosts didn’t miss Thankskilling 2. You’ll understand the franchise joke once you listen to the episode. Once again, someone will shock you with their opinion and you’ll be

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Episode 181 - A Simple Plan

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2023/11/30

Sadly, the case closes on this Noirvember. But, we have one more bullet in the chamber and that bullet has A Simple Plan written all over it. In the shadows of '98, a celluloid masterpiece emerged, swathed in the seductive embrace of noir's enigma and ethical quandaries. A Simple Plan transcended mere cinema; it plunged deep into the murky abyss of the human psyche.Director Sam Raimi, a maestro of the visual canvas, conjures a hauntingly picturesque scene. The snow-laden backdrop becomes a mirror,

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Episode 180 - Narrow Margin (1990) and The Narrow...

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2023/11/24

The city was draped in Noirvember's shroud, and Not a Bomb was the beacon in this murky storm. In sauntered Sophia from the Moviestruck podcast, a siren with a penchant for unraveling tales buried in shadows. Deception, detectives as sharp as whiskey, dames with allure as lethal as a bullet, thugs with a dime-a-dozen sneer, and the haunting symphony of trains set the stage for our rendezvous.We were all set for a tango in the darkness, dissecting two classics that echoed through time, a clash of

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Not A Bomb Special Edition: Cougar Comedies (with...

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2023/11/21

Join us for an exceptional bonus episode of Not A Bomb Podcast! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the immensely talented writer, filmmaker, and professor Michele Meek to our show. Michele’s vast expertise in the world of teen sex comedies elevates our podcast with a trove on insights making this episode truly extraordinary. This week, our focus is on a specific niche within romantic comedy: The Cougar Rom-com! We'll be exploring two films from vastly different decades that surprisingly

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Episode 179 - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

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2023/11/15

Step into the shadowy realm of Not A Bomb podcast, where we usually dissect the celluloid carcasses of the biggest cinematic misfires, searching for a glimmer of redemption. Emphasis on "usually," for this time around, one of our own sleuths botched the job, opting for a flick that wasn't just a cash cow but a darling of both critics and the masses.In this Noirvember rendezvous, the fellas welcome back Josh from The VHS Files, delving into the foggy alleys of 2011's neo-noir opus - The Girl with the

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Episode 178 - One False Move

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2023/11/08

"Keep an eye out for the snoopers, pal, and don't forget to grab your smokes and that special gal of yours. There's a new episode of 'Not A Bomb' in town, and it's drenched in Noirvember's shadowy embrace. These fellas, they're diving deep into the darkness, dedicating the whole month to noir flicks. And what's their opening act? The year '92 brings us a crime thriller so dark, it'd make the devil himself shiver - 'One False Move.'Now, 'One False Move,' when it hit the streets, had the critics

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Episode 177 - Fright Night: Part 2

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2023/10/31

Happy Halloween, everybody! On this spooky edition of Not A Bomb, the “Breaking Brad” crew discusses the sequel to one of the greatest horror films of all time, Fright Night Part 2. Picking up 3 years after the events of the first film, Fright Night Part 2finds Charley Brewster and vampire hunter Peter Vincent battling a brand new cadre of sexy vampires. Fright Night Part 2 was given less of a budget than the original film and struggled to get theatrical distribution. The critics were also harsh on

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