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Bravo for the B-side Podcast

Lords of Misrule Productions

B movies are what we love at Bravo for the B-side. Here we dissect B movies, from the earnest efforts and studio-level quality films to the camcorder-based, utter amateur movies. After a beat by beat dissection of the movie we talk about what lesson(s) could be learned for beginning writers, directors, producers, actors, etc… We believe all films have a lesson.

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1:53:57

Troll 2 – Episode 151

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2025/02/17

Sometimes there are movies that bomb out from the start, but miraculously find a fanbase years later. Troll 2 is one such film. A bad movie by all accounts, this poorly written, poorly acted, lifelessly directed debacle is hard to watch. Yet, over the years it has found cult classic status, with regular group showings and gatherings. We put off covering Troll 2 for a very long time because we knew just what we were going to have to endure. This is not an easy watch the first time around, and the

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1:40:04

Pontypool – Episode 150

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2025/02/02

Pontypool is another sleeper. When Jim saw it back in 2008 he wasn’t sure what to make of it. After watching it a few more times he decided he liked it. A lot. Pontypool is a magnificent example of budget-conscious planning. We talk about the use of just one location, inside, coupled with a great script, makes you feel you are in the middle of the apocalypse without even looking out of a window. Great cast, and a fantastic concept of how a zombie virus could spread makes this a winner at all

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1:29:11

Stitches – Episode 149

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2025/01/19

Stitches is an Irish horror film production, with a fair amount of comedy strewn in. It has been on our list a long time, and we thoroughly enjoyed the rewatch. The story is simple, Stitches the clown gets killed at a kids party, and sometime later rises from the dead to finish the job. With a decent budget the technical aspects like sound, lighting, coloring, and everything else are great. The practical effects lean towards the comedy, but there is no shortage of blood. Stitches is another film

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1:52:20

Digging for Fire – Episode 148

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2025/01/05

Digging for Fire was something of a sleeper for us. We explain what that means in the episode. What we can say is that this is a solid movie. There are a number of lessons in this one, all good. Except for the trailer. Very misleading, and coupled with the very brief logline it may turn people away. Which is a shame because if you skip past this film you’re missing out on some very good entertainment. There is a lot to enjoy and learn from in this movie. Digging for Fire can be found on

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1:53:10

Tribute to Oscar Micheaux – Episode 147

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2024/12/22

As we end this year, we pay tribute to Oscar Micheaux, an amazing black film producer/director/writer and independent studio owner. Starting in silent films, and going to ‘talkies’ when they arrived on the scene, Oscar Micheaux challenged racism, classism, stereotypes, and other social injustices long before current writers and directors. His movies and message were direct, and called out the poor behavior on everyone’s part with simple, clean stories. A number of his films are lost to time, so far,

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Hereditary – Episode 146

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2024/12/08

The kudos for Hereditary were many, but we had trouble figuring out where they came from. We were very excited to watch Hereditary but once again that excitement was left unfulfilled. With stars like Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne, and a very high budget as an indie film, this should have been a home run. Instead it serves to show that even with millions in budget and A-list talent to bolster an indie project, the writing is where it begins and ends. In this case, it did not really begin, it just

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2:11:35

Repost of David Howard Thornton Interview in 2021 –...

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2024/11/25

Back in August of 2021 we have the pleasure of having David Howard Thornton, also known as Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise, join us for a good long conversation. David is such a wonderfully nice and amazing person we were thrilled to get to spend time with him. With the fame of Terrifier 3, we wanted to bring this way-back-when interview to share with everyone who may have missed it. We talk Art the Clown, horror, panhandlers, lockdown, and more. Dive in and enjoy what we think was a

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1:44:48

Buddymoon – Episode 144

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2024/11/10

Buddymoon proves to be one of the best buddy films put to screen. We were thoroughly entertained as jilted at the alter David is guided on a heart-healing honeymoon by his best friend Flula. This film has plenty to offer in both lessons and aspirations. Excellent cinematography, sound, direction, pacing, and performances. After a few let-downs, Buddymoon was a welcome and fun ride. We have a lot of good to say in this episode. Buddymoon can be found on Tubi.

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1:28:50

Broadcast Signal Intrusion – Episode 143

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2024/10/27

The trailer for Broadcast Signal Intrusion had us hooked. However, the film as a whole failed to deliver. The movie serves as a reminder that the foundations of storytelling are more important than the idea for a film. Broadcast Signal Intrusion is a convoluted, slow-moving, and at times annoying slog through a concept based on an actual event that took place in the late 80’s. There were some good points on the technical side, as well as some aspects that came across as lazy. Broadcast Signal

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1:49:25

Hypochondriac – Episode 142

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2024/10/13

Hypochondriac was a mixed bag, mostly in favor of the good. This dive into the nightmare that those with mental illness deal with in trying to get recognized and treated does an excellent job in hitting at the societal stigmas and judgements that keep sufferers from revealing their troubles. We go long in talking about the importance of bringing the struggles of mental illness higher into the consciousness of everyone. This episode had some sound issues due to an electrical issue that was not

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1:19:21

Birdemic Shock and Terror- Episode 141

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2024/09/29

Birdemic: Shock and Terror is supposed to be a message of environmentalism, but like the shock and terror in the title it misses out on all three. James Nguyen lost his message in an almost violently slow film that tests the limits of boredom. While there are kudos for making the film he wanted, the only lessons here are what not to do. More importantly, we stick hard on the tenet of knowing the structure of a story, particularly the importance of having a plot. Birdemic: Shock and

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1:35:45

All We Had – Episode 140

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2024/09/15

The indie film All We Had gives us the directorial debut of Katie Holmes. A story about a woman fighting poverty while raising her teenage daughter, in the hope of giving her daughter a better life. Solid cinema work, great directorial debut for Katie Holmes, this adaptation suffers from the original author, and adaptation writers, not having actually lived this kind of life. The beats are there, but the connecting webs between are missing. All We Had can be found on Tubi.

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I Am Rage – Episode 139

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2024/09/01

We dive into the David Ryan Keith film I Am Rage. David’s first action-horror delivers as we follow Erin, a woman with a terrible past, as she gets caught up in a centuries’ old family business that is definitely hazardous to her health. I Am Rage is a departure from David’s previous films, i.e Redwood Massacre, Attack of the Herbals, Ghosts of Darkness, and for a first run it is brilliant. We talk cinematography, writing, action, direction, pacing and more. I Am Rage can be found on

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Love Song of William H Shaw – Episode 138

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2024/08/18

We are back! And we are diving into Love Song of William H Shaw. The third film in the FrenZee series, following Finding FrenZee and Revenge of Zoe, we rejoin our favorite characters John, Pete, and Billy. This time around John and Pete are at odds, and Billy Shaw needs to figure out how to mend the rift. Pure Indie film is what you will find here. We have a lot of good things to say, and important lessons for creatives of all levels. Jump in for this fairly spoiler-free coverage. Love

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The Invitation – Episode 137

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2022/07/25

We do love a thriller, but it has to thrill. Unfortunately The Invitation does not provide any thrills. Good direction by Karyn Kusama, good cinematography, decent performances, but things fall apart with the writing. We do pick out some good lessons from this one, but once again one of those lessons is a Do Not Do. Poor writing had the film basically figured out in the first ten minutes. Also, suspension of disbelief is stretched to the limit. You can see that money was well spent on the technical

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The Rogue Barrens – Episode 136

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2022/07/19

Someone reached out, and we watched their film. The Rogue Barrens is a no-budget, short feature that delivers. Exemplifying everything about Indie film – economy of locations, making the best of available equipment, simple story, and a low-overhead of effects. One big boost is a professionally scored soundtrack. These young filmmakers are the primary reason we started this podcast, which is to inspire newcomers, beginners, and everyone else. It’s fitting that their film should inspire others in

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Evergreen – Episode 135

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2022/07/12

Sometimes a movie hits some deep personal beats. The film Evergreen does just that, and a lot more. This excellent indie film has some rock-solid lessons on direction, writing, pacing, and more. Fantastic performances and clear, crisp storytelling brings you in to the very personal journey of a young woman’s learning experience about life and family. A must watch for technical lessons as well as solid entertainment. Evergreen can be found on Tubi.

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Almost Adults – Episode 134

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2022/07/04

We swing into Almost Adults, a great film about best friends evolving into being full-on grown-ups. There is a lot of great stuff here, thematically and technically. Performances are wonderful and the movie is well written. It brings you in for the ride with familiarity and perhaps nostalgia. An out of the park hit, it’s something everyone should watch not just for the technical lessons but also for a solid theme. Almost Adults can be found on Tubi.

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Danny Trejo Tribute with guest Miles Trout – Episode 133

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2022/06/27

We give tribute to the great Danny Trejo, an actor that we simply adore and who deserves a tribute for more reasons than just being in movies. We have friend Miles Trout from the Discdump Podcast joining us to pay homage to a man who is not only a spectacular example of taking control of the second act of your life, but also just a damn good guy. His movies are fantastic, making him an Indie and B movie megastar. Join us as we talk about Trejo’s films, life, and just have fun. Miles’ Links: Discdump

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Doctor Carver – Episode 132

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2022/06/20

Deciding it was time for a horror film, we jumped in to Doctor Carver. Disappointment comes in all forms, and this film managed to pretty much deliver on all of them. We knew what we were getting into, as director Louisa Warren brought us Leprechaun Games which was just terrible. Filled with inconsistent editing, mind-numbing repetition of the moral message in the plot, lazy effects, and a ham, the lessons here are what not to do when making a film. Lots of those lessons within. Doctor Carver can be

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