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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

All Episodes

56:50

Dick (1999)

Don’t Be Crazy ·

2025/09/20

Get your mind out of the gutter. We continue our exploration of the works of Kirsten Dunst and discuss Dick from 1999. In a spectacular run of three good 1999 films, Dunst shines alongside Michele Williams as two 15 year old's who help expose the Watergate scandal as Nixon's dog walkers. Laughs are to be had, but this movie misses the mark a bit. Available now! Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple

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01:45:36

The Warriors (1979)

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2025/07/11

Warriors....come out to plaaaayyyyyyy!!! Actor/Comedian David Bluvband joins Amanda and Zach to discuss the 1979 cult classic The Warriors. When a lone gang is wrongfully accused of a killing, they must fight their way back to the beautiful Coney Island. A movie filled with both style AND substance, this one was a fun conversation.Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or

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01:05:38

Dan in Real Life (2007)

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2025/06/19

Happy belated Father's Day! Zach and Amanda sit down to discuss the 2007 comedy/drama Dan in Real Life. Although the film is riddled with issues, there is some heart to it. Where did it go so wrong? And how can it be better?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on

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01:15:06

The Thing (1982)

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2025/05/14

Today is Zach's birthday. So put those parkas on and get ready for some random blood tests, because he and Amanda are discussing The Thing from 1982. A moment of film perfection, this is one of Zach's all time favorite movies.Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on

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01:00:29

Conclave (2024)

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2025/05/09

Is that white smoke we see? In honor of the election of Pope Leo XIV, Amanfda and Zach discuss the 2024 drama Conclave.Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and

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57:07

Three Days of the Condor (1975)

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2025/04/14

We go all the way back to the 70's with the ph so handsome Robert Reford as he explores the corruption within the CIA. The 1975 spy thriller Three Days of the Condor has all the normal beats of an espionage film, yet there is so much more. At the same time, this movie misses the mark on some pretty important stuff. How could it be better? Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions

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01:02:23

Love & Basketball (2000)

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2025/03/29

All's fair in love and basketball. Zach and Amanda sit down to discuss the 2000's romantic melodrama Love & Basketball. A sexy, funny, culturally loved film from the early millennium, this movie stands the test of time. But can it appease every viewer? Is it missing anything? Why do sports films work so well yet others fail hard?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or

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52:12

Death Becomes Her (1992)

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2025/03/13

Forever young. We all wanna be forever young, right? Amanda and Zach talk all things creepy, funny, and nonsensical as they discuss the 1992 dark comedy Death Becomes Her. Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn absolutely crush it in this film. But is that enough to strengthen it's ambiguous message and theme?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to

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01:00:40

The Outsiders (1983)

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2025/01/31

And here we are, at the finale of our Francis Ford Coppola month. On this episode we are discussing his 1983 adaptation of beloved S.E. Hinton novel The Outsiders. What does it mean to be a tough guy? And how different really are the people around us. All of this and more is discussed by Amanda and Zach!Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to

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01:01:04

The Conversation (1974)

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2025/01/22

We continue our Francis Ford Coppola month by having an in-depth conversation about The Conversation. Where is the ethical line between surveillance and right to privacy?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we will answer them on the next podcast. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Podcasts, TuneIn,

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01:01:40

Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)

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2024/12/04

Happy Holidays! We kick off "Tops and Bottoms December" by focusing on the very highly rated Meet Me In St. Louis, starring Judy Garland. A nostalgic technicolor musical, this film appears to be loved by so many people all over the world. So why did we have specific thoughts about it?Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Bluesky and Twitter. Make sure to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts. Have questions or comments? Send an email to dbcrazypod@gmail.com and we

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01:29:51

Misery (1990) feat. David Dassau

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2024/10/31

Happy Halloween to all our number 1 fans out there! What a better way to celebrate the holiday than to get special guest David Dassau to help us discuss Misery from 1990. A masterclass in fiction from Stephen King is wonderfully transitioned to screen in this chilling adaptation. 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

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01:07:10

The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

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2024/10/23

More brains!!!! Zach and Amanda continue with Spooky Season by discussing 1985's The Return of the Living Dead. Not to be affiliated with any George A. Romero films, this balls-to-the-wall zombie film is full of punk, style, and gore. A beloved cult classic that may be too difficult to show to newbies of the genre. Tune in now!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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01:24:38

Ringu (1998) feat. Matt Braunsdorf

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2024/10/16

7 days!!! Spooky season continues as Amanda and Zach ask Matt Braunsdorf to help discuss the iconic 1998 international phenomenon Ringu. Countless sequels, adaptations, and general plot structures have been derived from this original film. But what else has it done for film? And how do we quantify "scary?"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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01:45:00

V/H/S Beyond (2024) feat. David Dassau

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2024/10/10

Spooky Season continues with special guest David Dassau assisting us in the annual series discussion of V/H/S Beyond. 6 short films of terror are stuffed inside this two hour film. With so many options to choose from, which ones did we enjoy and which ones were straight butt? 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

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01:01:43

The Craft (1996)

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2024/10/01

We kick off Spooky Season with a cult classic from 1996. Amanda and Zach sit down to discuss The Craft and all of it's witchiness. A fitting film for the 90's that deals with some typical teenage growing pains. Even though it's loved by many, is it cult classic worthy?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

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59:25

Single White Female (1992)

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2024/09/28

It's time for some more 90's mid budget erotic thrillers! This week, Zach and Amanda are discussing the 1992 twisty-turvy Single White Female. When Hedy moves in with Allie, things seem as normal as can be. But looks may be deceiving. How does this erotic thriller stack up to the myriad of well executed others in the 90's? And what is the re-watchability factor? 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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01:17:42

The Running Man (1987) feat. Andy Parker

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2024/09/16

Here is Subzero. Now, plain zero. What does that even mean? On this episode, Amanda and Zach get help from guest Andy Parker to discuss the futuristic 1987 film The Running Man. Often categorized as mindless action, the guts of this film may have a bit more than you previously thought. And is Arnold's performance legit good? We answer these topics and more! 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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01:14:48

Lost in Translation (2003)

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2024/09/01

For relaxing time, make it Don't Be Crazy time. This week, Amanda and Zach discuss Sofia Coppola's 2003 film Lost in Translation. An unorthodox yet beautiful relationship forms between two people who are lost in life, even though their age gap is apparent. Can these two lost souls help each other find happiness, or will they forever be stuck tryignt o figure it out. This beautifully shot film is available on MAX at the time of posting.Take a listen and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow

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01:54:37

Fear (1996) feat. Trace Thurman

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2024/08/19

It's time to let us in the houuuuusssee! On this episode with special guest Trace Thurman from the Horror Queers Podcast, we break down the 1996 suspense thriller Fear. How far is going too far in this 90's thriller that has suffered a bit from the changing times, but overall still holds it's weight. Or does it......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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