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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast

Michael James Benson

Welcome to Top Notch Nonsense. A Genre Film Review Podcast. This is a film review and comedy pod done by a husband and wife to introduce each other to cinema cinema that’s obscure and beautiful, obscene and adorable. Hosts: Michael James Benson @mjbcomedy Maranda Mobley Music By @rickw00d Edited By Michael BensonArt By Ed Greer

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02:38:05

Scary Plant Life: Little Shop Of Horrors (1960/1986)

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2024/08/03

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 56Feed Me! Also, talked about are Please Don’t Eat My Mother (1973), Death Screams (1982), and Late Night with the Devil (2023). Little shop of horrors (1960) Notes WithOut Context 1:16:46-1:21:32 Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Notes Without Context 2:32:40-2:37:03 NSFW and Spoilers as per usual Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan Contact: @mjbcomedy on instagram and

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03:50:38

Hopper Connection Vol. 3- Backtrack (1990)/Paris,...

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2024/07/25

Top Notch Nonsense Episode 55. Hopper Connection Vol. 3 Jerkface Bullies and Manipulative LoversCan you be in love with your kidnapper? Fascism being a learned cultural psychological state. Being married to a monster is not fun. Dennis Hopper brings these thoughts plus more in his 3rd episode of top notch nonsense as well as More Intense Weirdness From The Master Actor. PLUS: Discussion about car insurance inside. Also, quick thoughts on the movies: strays (2023), earthquake (1974), Rear Window

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02:09:38

Early John Waters: Mondo Trash (1969)/Multiple...

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2024/07/18

Master Director-Early John Waters: Mondo Trash (1969)/Multiple Maniacs (1970)Just what you think: the birth of a cult icon, a musical interlude, dildo, and the definition of a rimmer. “Lying on the couch, relaxing and taking dope” Mondo trasho 40:45-45:15 Multiple Maniacs Notes Without Context 1:54:07-2:01:32 Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and

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01:44:46

Fantasy And Sci Fi Camp: Beyond Atlantis...

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2024/07/16

Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 53. The two movies talked about today are Beyond Atlantis (1973) and Fulci's Conquest (1983). Conversation includes Sig Haig and his Juices, incest, colonialism, netting people, facing your own evil, and weapons manufacturing. The Main characters went These two require drugs to enjoy. Other movies discussed briefly: Lockless Horror, Dinosaur Prison, Five Nights at Freddie’s, and Lord of Misrule Beyond Atlantis Notes Without Context: 53:48-58:51 Conquest

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01:53:12

Drag Road Trips: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen...

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2024/06/29

This is episode 52 of Top Notch Nonsense…one the way to perform. Hope everyone has had a great Pride Month and to celebrate we are going over The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from 1994 starring Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce. As well as the 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo. “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” notes without context 52:53-56:44 “To Wong Foo…” notes

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01:43:21

Hopper Connection Vol. 2: The Hot Spot / The Paperboy

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2024/06/27

Hello and welcome to Episode 51 of Top Notch Nonsense...Sun Fried Noirs. Don Johnson “The Drifter” gets in over his head in The Hot Spot with Jennifer Connelly while Nicole Kidman lusts after John Cusack with Matthew McConaughey (alumnus of Top Notch Nonsense “Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Next Generation) taking notes and Zac Efron pines for Nicole in The Paperboy. This week’s films are The Hot Spot from 1990 starring Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Connelly as well as 2012’s The Paperboy

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02:39:56

SNL Gender & Family Issue Comedies: It's Pat / Stuart...

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2024/06/26

Welcome to episode 50 of Top Notch Nonsense: 90’s SNL Comedies making observed bad jokes and points about addiction, gender, narcissism, generational trauma, among other topics. Unexpectedly crass and sad jokes. There’s more talk about peeing than what we were expecting. One of these two comedies is actually a comedy. This week’s films are 1994’s It’s Pat starring Julia Sweeney, Dave Foley and Charles Rocket as well as Stuart Saves His Family from 1995 starring Al Franken, Laura San Giacomo and

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01:28:31

Dennis Hopper Connection Vol. 1 - Night Tide / Under...

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2024/06/21

Episode 49 of the Top Notch Nonsense Podcast features young men following their d**ks into the dark void. They just can't handle the supernatural femininity. One of this week’s films are connected to Dennis Hopper in some way and connected to each other. They are Night Tide from 1961 also starring Linda Lawson & Luana Anders as well as the 2013 film Under The Skin directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson. Maranda hated ‘under the skin’ so much she read her notes without

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01:26:41

Master Creator Series: Julie Brown - Medusa: Dare To...

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2024/06/15

Welcome to episode 48 of Top Notch Nonsense…Master Creator Series: Julie Brown Celeb Parodies - Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful / Attack of the 5 Foot 2 Women When a 90’s icon tries to be other icons, it’s a funny time. Today's films both feature that ICON of the 90’s Julie Brown and are 1991’s Mockumentary Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful and 1994’s Attack of The 5 Foot 2 Woman For those who want to skip this part: Time Stamp Notes Without Context for medusa: 41:11-42:42 Time Stamp Notes Without Context

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01:45:34

Master Director Series: Tobe Hooper - Lifeforce / I’m...

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2024/06/10

Yes i know what you're thinking is this the 3rd episode in a roaw about E.T type people..... Maybe but who cares.Apparently, aliens want your juices and cloaks do too. This week's films both come from director Tobe Hooper. First, Lifeforce from 1985 starring Steve Railsback, Peter Firth and Frank Finlay. As well as the 1990 made-for-television supernatural horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight starring Mädchen Amick, Corey Parker and R. Lee Ermey. *SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY AND AS ALWAYS

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01:33:10

Cruel Family Horror: Flowers in the Attic

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2024/06/06

There is something wrong with everyone's family. HOPEFULLYYYY it's not what happens in this story. This week we are visiting two versions of Flowers In The Attic. One from 1987 starring Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson and Jeb Stuart Adams. The second is the 2014 Lifetime movie version starring Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka. *SPOILERS EVERYWHERE OBVIOUSLYYYYYY ------------------- CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael

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01:49:57

Remakes of the 50’s Vol. 2: Runaway Daughters /...

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2024/06/04

Remake Roundup and More Aliens. What else is there to say?This episode’s films are from the Rebel Highway Series on Showtime, Runaway Daughters, Jailbreakers and Cool and the Crazy all from 1994s THENNNN Invaders From Mars from 1953 and 1986. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael Benson and Maranda Mobley Cat: Pan @mjbcomedy on instagram and

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02:37:08

Stephen King Adaptations: The Night Flier / Dreamcatcher

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2024/05/30

Low or high budget, you can definitely go wrong with these horror movies.This week’s films are all based on the works of Stephen King. First, The Night Flier from 1997 starring Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle and Dan Monahan AND 2003’s Dreamcatcher starring Morgan Freeman, Thomas Jane and Jason Lee. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and Stephen LeFranc Hosts: Michael

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02:40:23

Master Director Series: Steven Soderberg - Mental...

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2024/05/20

This week we have the another installment of the Master Director Series right here on Top Notch Nonsense. This time we are featuring Steven Soderberg. Ladies battling their worst instincts and others while popping pills and glaring at bad ex-boyfriends and stalkers. This week's films are Side Effects from 2013 starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum and 2018's Unsane starring Claire Foy and Joshua Leonard. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most

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02:33:20

Fighting Your Brain In The ’60’s: David and Lisa /...

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2024/05/18

What is there to say about what psychiatrists and scientists do to disturbed humans. These two truly TRIGGERED Michael. Very angry at the “Normals” in these movies. A couple of words about VHS 85, no one will save you, A Haunting in Venice. This week's films are David and Lisa from 1962 starring Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva AND 1968's Charly starring Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom and Leon Janney As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By

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01:33:17

Rando Giallo Vol. 2 : Number 9 In Common - The Killer...

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2024/04/25

They all hate each other. They all F**K each other; They nearly all are scared for each other when they all start to feel the demise.These 2 pictures are if Agatha Christie mystery story and a “Melrose Place” episode had seeeexxxxxxx….like most Giallos. This week's films are 1974's The Killer Reserved Nine Seats starring Rosanna Schiaffino, Chris Avram and Eva Czemerys. As well is Nine Guests For A Crime from 1977 starring Arthur Kennedy, John Richardson and Caroline Laurence. As always SPOILERS

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02:34:43

Master Actor Series: De Niro Paycheck Thrillers With...

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2024/04/18

Two more movies that prove that De Niro can be a fascinating performer in twisty, convoluted, 21st century genre trash.This week's films are Hide and Seek from 2005 starring OBVIOUSLY, De Niro as well as Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen and Elisabeth Shue. PLUS, 2012's Red Lights with Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver and De Niro. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced By Michael Benson and

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03:27:08

Teen Girls Are The Worst: Heathers / Jawbreakers

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2024/04/10

Are you going on a long trip? If so, this is the episode to put on because this is as long as the last Scorsese movie, so focus on the road or lay back on your couch.This episode goes over some of the most heartless/beloved young women characters we’ve covered on the podcast. This week's films are Heathers from 1988 starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty AND 1999's Jawbreakers starring Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart and Julie Benz. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW

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02:38:27

Hey Leave Me & My Girl Alone: Pacific Heights /...

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2024/04/03

Early 90’s thrillers where you try to protect your lady but it’s VERY challenging.It's strange how much time is spent on dealing with people who don’t know how to handle their money, Happy Tax Month Everybody! This week's films are 1990's Pacific Heights staring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton as well as Unlawful Entry from 1992 staring Kurt Russell, Madeleine Stowe and Ray Liotta. As always SPOILERS abound and this is NSFW for most audiences. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed

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01:21:20

Remakes of the 50’s Vol. 1: Dragstrip Girl /...

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2024/03/27

As always Spoilers abound and this is NSFW or for most audiences.Part 1 of a 4 part series covering the films of ‘rebel highway’ originally on Showtime. Dragstrip Girls is Directed by Mary Lambert of “Pet Cemetery” and “The InCrowd” fame. Motorcycle Gang is directed by John (“Conan The Barbarian”) Milius. Reform School Girls is directed by Johnathan Kaplan who directed “Unlawful Entry”, part of the next episode. CREDITS: Artwork By Ed Greer Music By Rick Wood Edited By Michael Benson Produced

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