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PODCAST

Don’t Be Crazy

Zach Rancourt and Amanda Jane Stern

This is the Don’t Be Crazy movie podcast. A show for film fans of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and tastes. On this show; we enlist help from fellow film enthusiasts to discuss what makes certain movies good or bad. We are by no means experts but instead just big time cinema fans who love to talk our butts off!

tv & film film reviews

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01:13:25

A Christmas Story (1983)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/12/18

"You'll shoot your eye out!" We continue spreading our Holiday cheer by discussing 1983's beloved and repeated classic, A Christmas Story. Andy Parker joins Zach and Amanda to discuss all the nostalgia, or hatred, that comes from this movie. The biggest question of all: is it even good? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will

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01:23:51

Jingle All the Way (1996) Part Deux

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/12/09

Put that cookie down! On this fun and festive holiday episode, we get some help from Matt Braunsdorf and Jon Edmonds to help discuss Jingle All the Way (1996). Capitalism at its finest, who can resist the comedic styling of both Sinbad AND Arnold Schwarzenegger??? Well, apparently many film critics can. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to

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01:12:13

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/11/30

"I am big; it's the pictures that got small." Rounding out Noir November, Amanda and Zach break down the 1950 Billy Wilder masterpiece Sunset Boulevard. A sattire that serves as a cautionary tale to Hollywood, this movie has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and for very good cause. But classic films may not be everyones cup of tea. Give this episode a listen to help change your mind on why this classic and many others might be worth a viewing. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow

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01:43:01

Body of Evidence (1992)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/11/18

Erotic thriller, noir, revenge fantasy, load of crap. Many adjectives can be used to describe Body of Evidence (1992) so I enlist the help of Amanda Jane Stern and Peter Stray of the Old Habits: The Rise of Hans podcast to help figure it all out. Starring Madonna and Willem Dafoe, Body of Evidence has those made-for-TV-movie vibes yet delivers something it calls a twist. Maybe we are being too harsh, though. Is this actually a legit film? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and

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02:01:57

Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story (2023) (Interview...

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/11/08

This is the story of one man's mission to heal a nation. In this special episode, we enlist the help of Amanda, Eric, and Thom to help discuss the remarkable 2023 documentary about an even more remarkable person in Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story. A British-born Amazonian cowboy turned US TV star, Stan Brock sacrificed everything to bring free healthcare to people in need. An intersection of his life and his life's purpose, this documentary is an intimate look into Stan's life, the people he

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01:27:00

The Exorcist (1973)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/10/29

In our final Spooktober episode, we dive deep into the horror classic The Exorcist. This is the second try at reviewing this movie because Zach really wasn't a fan on first watch. So with the help of Stephen A. Wood of The Horror Squad Podcast, maybe he can convince Zach that it is actually good? Or does this movie just flat out suck? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot

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01:38:11

V/H/S 85 (2023)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/10/19

We continue our exploration of Spooktober by focusing on the latest installment of the found footage series with V/H/S 85. Stephen A. Wood, Amanda Jane Stern, and David Dassau join the show to discuss their favorite segments and why found footage is a great genre. Wait...actually, that one is up for debate. Check it out! Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to

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01:09:36

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/10/13

Spooktober season is upon us and it is Friday the 13th! Join us on this episode as David Dassau helps discuss Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, from 1986. Who are some of our favorite slashers and why is this one of the best in the franchise? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please

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01:26:23

No One Will Save You (2023)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/10/07

Spooktober season is upon us! Join us on this episode as David Dassau joins Amanda Jane Stern and Zach to discuss the new Hulu scifi thriller No One Will Save You. A film deovid of most dialogue, this home invasion film gets real twisty real quick. Is this good for horror? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on

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01:06:40

Ghost (1990)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/10/02

The final film during this Crazy for Swayze September is beloved by many, but misunderstood by most. Amanda and Zach discuss Ghost, from 1990. Love story, horror film, drama....what is this movie exactly? And why is a sex scene so important to it's foundation? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next

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01:04:10

Road House (1989)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/09/25

We continue our Crazy for Swayze September with the absurd 1989 action film Road House. A misunderstood movie that follows famous bouncer, Dalton, as he cleans up a troubled Missouri bar. Amanda Jane Stern joins the show to help explain why she loves this movie and why it is a lot deeper than what most viewers originally thought. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an

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01:11:58

Point Break (1991)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/09/13

"Back off, Warchild. Seriously." On this wonderful episode, Amanda Jane Stern and Thom Lockhart join the show to discuss the surfing heist film Point Break. Kathryn Bigelow genre bends a stereotypical cheesy action flick in to something much, much deeper. But is this movie even good, or is ti kind of ridiculous? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email to

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01:10:15

Wild Things (1998)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/08/28

"People aren't always what they appear to be. Don't forget that." Amanda Jane Stern joins the show to discuss the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things. This movie is filled with deceit, sex, corruption, and Kevin Bacon. Is this movie a lot smarter than the appeal to "frat Boys?" Even though there are some memorable sex scenes, we argue that maybe they were more important than that. Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple

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01:14:17

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/07/21

Join us as we dissect the 2009 horror/comedy Jennifer's Body, starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried. Special guests Amy Camp and Amanda Jane Stern join the show to shed light on the successes and failures from this movie. Was this movie ahead of it's time with Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama at the helm, or was it as bad as the marketing made it out to be? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have

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01:08:17

Beetlejuice (1988)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/07/02

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beet....Oops! Almost said it thrice! On this week's episode, Thom and Eric from the Top 5 Podcast join the show to discuss Tim Burton's 1988 horror/comedy/family movie? Beetlejuice. This movie is beloved by many, especially for Michael Keaton's outlandish performance as the titular character. But really, why is it so loved? And is there a point of the film? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on

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01:18:15

Last Action Hero (1993)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/06/05

“I know I am. I’m the famous comedian Arnold Braunschweiger.” David Dassau of the Geek Garage Podcast joins the show to help discuss the underrated and often misunderstood Arnold Schwarzenegger 1993 meta-film Last Action Hero. Filled with a hefty amount of action tropes, this self aware and referential film might have been released well before audiences were ready for its brilliance. But what makes it so great? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure

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01:02:46

Cliffhanger (1993)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/05/13

Season's over, asshole! On this episode Jon Edmonds helps us celebrate Zach's birthday (May 14th) and discuss a classic action movie that he has NOT seen, 1993's cinematic gem Cliffhanger. Stallone is top notch in this role as climber Gabe Walker, but not to be undersold are the wonderful performances by Michael Rooker and John Lithgow. Is this one of Stallone's best films or is it a dud? And how well would a sequel play out? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on

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01:51:45

The Last Deal (2023) plus Interview w/ Dir. Jonathan...

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/04/19

How much would you risk for one big score? On this very special episode, I enlist the help of Steven A. Wood and David Dassau to review the 2023 Jonathan Salemi crime-thriller The Last Deal. After the legalization of marijuana sales in 2016 in CA, dealer/distributer Vincent comes to the harsh realization that his industry is fading. Because he can't get a seller's license, Vincent decides to take one last deal to ride out in the sunset. All is not as it seems, as this deal has gotten immensely

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01:09:33

Rookie of the Year (1993)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/03/30

"Zoom it in there, Henry!" It's time to play ball as David Dassau joins the show to discuss the 1993 family film Rookie of the Year. A 12 year old playing professional baseball for the Chicago Cubs due to his shoulder tendons healing too tight? How did this film not get an Oscar? And what is the actual meaning of this movie? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Shoot an email

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01:12:31

Legally Blonde (2001)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2023/03/20

“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.” Amanda Jane Stern joins us on this episode as we discuss the Millennial favorite Legally Blonde. A perceived "dumb blonde" proves that looks can be deceiving as she proves herself that there is more than meets than eye with this leading lady. Reese Witherspoon puts on a remarkable performance, but where does it rank in her hierarchy of roles? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Make sure to

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