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Episode 142 - Jupiter Ascending (2015)

They Called This a Movie ·

2021/07/22

This week, we struggle to watch half-dog Channing Tatum ice skate in mid-air, Eddie Redmayne chew scenery like none other, and stupid royalty-smelling bees in the misguided space opera, Jupiter Ascending from the Wachowskis. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 141 - Samurai Cop (1991)

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2021/07/15

We combine martial arts, police procedurals, and lots of nudity as we dive into the bin of cult classics once again, as we discuss Samurai Cop. Listen as we talk about wigs, awkward dialogue, and discuss the weird filmmaking process of Amir Shervan.Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 140 - Double Down (2005)

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2021/07/08

We're joined by Pete Cetinich from BingeMedia.net to discuss Double Down, the 2005 debut feature from infamous auteur, Neil Breen. Listen as we discuss how great Neil Breen is at everything he does, tuna cans by the trunk-full, and try to figure out whether or not our main character is a hero or villain. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa

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Episode 139 - Red Dawn (2012)

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2021/07/01

We discuss Chris Hemsworth's accent, Josh Peck's football career, and whether or not Christopher Columbus romanced a manatee, as we watched the Red Dawn remake from 2012. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 138 - The Love Guru (2008)

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2021/06/24

A flailing Mike Myers, forced jokes, and hockey are on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie, as we talk about the misguided comedy flop, The Love Guru. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 137 - Stay Tuned (1992)

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2021/06/17

Don't touch that dial, because we're bringing you 666 channels in 900 beautiful lines of resolution this week, as we watch a nearly forgotten staple of mid-afternoon cable in the 90s. TV stars John Ritter and Pam Dawber get sucked into the family television and have to battle it out with Jeffrey Jones in Stay Tuned on this week's They Called This a Movie. Listen as we discuss how much we love watching the late John Ritter, talk about how his character must do what Batman won't, and laugh about one

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Episode 136 - The Happening (2008)

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2021/06/10

On this week's episode we're sitting down to discuss one of the most infamous films of the past twenty years: M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. Join us as we talk about Mark Wahlberg's performance, try to decipher the plot, and try to figure out why this movie makes us try to hate the female lead. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He

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Episode 135 - Iron Sky (2012)

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2021/06/03

The Reich Strikes Back!This week, we're watching misguided political satire as the Earth gets invaded by Germans from the moon, in 2012's Iron Sky. Join us as we try to figure out why this movie was made, whether or not it's a comedy, and try to understand why the main character isn't an astronaut, which would make so much more sense. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written

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Episode 134 - Maniac Cop (1988)

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2021/05/27

You have the right to remain silent... forever. This week, we hit the grimy streets of 1980s New York with Tom Atkins and Bruce Campbell, as we watch the drive-in cult classic, Maniac Cop. Listen as we discuss Tom Atkins's charisma, Robert Z'Dar's chin, and the sociopolitical messages that still ring true today. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave

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Episode 133 - Cool World (1992)

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2021/05/20

Before DeviantArt but after Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, there was Ralph Bakshi and his attempt to merge the live action with the animated in a sexually-charged, nonsensical assault on the eyes. It's Cool World on this week's episode of They Called This a Movie. We're joined by Steve from HopNation USA to discuss Ralph Bakshi's art style, the complete lack of rules, and Kim Basinger's age. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can

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Episode 132 - Nothing But Trouble (1991)

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2021/05/13

Step inside the twisted mind of Dan Aykroyd, as we discuss his lone foray in feature film directing. It's the infamous box office bomb, Nothing But Trouble. Listen as we discuss what happens when you give Dan Aykroyd carte blanche, sweaty diapered mutants, and Demi Moore. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram

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Episode 131 - Barbarella (1968)

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2021/05/06

Get ready for an episode that's truly out-of-this-world!We're headed back to the 60's as we watch Jane Fonda bounce around the galaxy in the cult classic sci-fi film, Barbarella. Listen as we discuss Jane Fonda's hotness, hairy-chested men, and weird hand-holding. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram

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Episode 130 - Cliffhanger (1993)

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2021/04/29

Get ready to take action to new heights! This week, we're talking the 1993 underrated action flick Cliffhanger, starring Sylvester Stallone. Listen as we discuss the incredible first scene, the sweeping score, and John Lithgow's accent. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by Dave Katusa. He can be found on Instagram @dkat_productions.

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Episode 129 - Mortal Kombat (1995)

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2021/04/22

FLAWLESS VICTORY!This week, we're joined by Tom Schuster from the Game Vault Podcast to talk about the 1995 video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat, just as the new film is set to hit theaters. We discuss how well this movie holds up, pick our favorite fight scene, and try to determine which actor is the weakest link. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you can find them at gvnation.com.Our theme music was written and performed by

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Episode 128 - Virtual Combat (1995)

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2021/04/15

Nobody can defeat Dante!But at least, you can listen to a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, we're watching World Kickboxing Champion Don "The Dragon" Wilson underwhelm us in a sci-fi martial arts movie that must have been inspired by Mortal Kombat. It's Virtual Combat. Listen as we discuss how lame the fights are, the movie's obsession with cyber sex, and Rip Taylor. Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @themaindamie. We are a proud member of Geek Vibes Nation and you

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Episode 127 - Iron Eagle (1986)

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2021/04/08

Get ready to take to the skies! This week, we head to the danger zone, as we watch the one and only fighter pilot action movie from the 1980s. We are, of course, talking about the 1986 film, Iron Eagle, starring Louis Gossett Jr. and Jason Gedrick. Strap in as we go headfirst into the 80s cheese, as we talk about this curious piece of 1980s American propaganda. We discuss the excellent soundtrack, the impressive aerial footage, and the fact that our heroes are basically war criminals. Find us on

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Episode 126 - Jumper (2008)

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2021/04/01

Anywhere. Anything. Instantly. And by that, we mean a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie. This week, we are joined by comedian Jess Sager (@ohheyjesssager) to talk about Hayden Christensen in his first major studio film since hanging up the Darth Vader mask. He takes on Samuel L Jackson in Jumper, a forgotten sci-fi actioner from 2008. Break some laws and take a listen, as we discuss everything from what we would do with the power to 'jump', wonder why everyone can recognize a character

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Episode 125 - Cruel Jaws (1995)

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2021/03/25

You're gonna need a bigger helicopter! And this week, it's even more personal than the last time, as we watch one of the wildest ripoffs we've ever seen on our latest episode of They Called This a Movie. Italian director, Bruno Mattei, took as much footage from Jaws he could get his hands on and cobbled together some footage of Hulk Hogan's stunt double and terrible day-for-night footage to bring us the unofficial Jaws sequel that no one asked for. Grab your mother's roast and hit the regatta, as we

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Episode 124 - Leprechaun 5: In the Hood (2000)

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2021/03/18

Erin go bragh, lads and lasses,It's that time of year again when They Called This a Movie heads to the Emerald Isle and subjects themselves to one of the worst horror franchises in movies. And this time, it's taking us to the 'hood. We've seen him in Vegas and space, so of course, the natural progression of things was to see Warwick Davis don the green tights to take his Leprechaun to the inner city. It's Leprechaun 5: In the Hood for this week's episode. Grab your magic flute and listen now, as we

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Episode 123 - Nick of Time (1995)

They Called This a Movie ·

2021/03/11

An ordinary man. Chosen by chance. Driven by fear...To listen to a brand new episode of They Called This a Movie!This week, we are short one of our host's as the inmates run the asylum. Dan and Mark are left without adult supervision as they watch Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken square off in the mid-90s actioner Nick of Time. Listen as they discuss how confusing it is that there isn't a single character named Nick in the film, Mark discuss the presence of this movie at his local Blockbuster, and

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