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The Bad Film Club

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Brought to you by two film fans you don't know, The Bad Film Club is a weekly conversation that unpicks what makes so-called bad films, 'bad'. There will be spoilers, obviously, so be warned! Email us your bad film recommendations at: badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United States

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Brought to you by two film fans you don't know, The Bad Film Club is a weekly conversation that unpicks what makes so-called bad films, 'bad'. There will be spoilers, obviously, so be warned! Email us your bad film recommendations at: badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Perfect Man

9/15/2021
This week we are deep diving into the 2005 rom com 'The Perfect Man.' Staring Hillary Duff and Heather Locklear, this film walked so MTV's Catfish could run! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:47

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Dirty Grandpa

7/28/2021
This week we break down the god awful 2016 comedy film Dirty Grandpa. Staring Robert Di Nero and Zac Efron, we ask ourselves why did this get made? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:02

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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

7/14/2021
Fast and Furious stans look away - this week we are doing the weakest film in the franchise, Tokyo Drift. Justin Lin's first installment sounds promising, until you realise NOONE from the core cast came back for this one... Buckle up mi familia! Please email film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:05:14

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A Simple Favor

7/7/2021
This week we discuss the 2018 thriller, A Simple Favour. Staring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, this film leaves you uncomfortable, confused and craving a gin martini. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:42

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The Woman in the Window

7/1/2021
This week we are talking about the 2021 Netflix 'Rear Window' knock-off, The Woman in the Window. Join us as we talk about why some books just do NOT need to be made for screen, how a stellar cast was wasted, and what you should watch instead... Please email film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:59

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The Last Airbender

6/16/2021
SEASON 2 BABY!! We are back with a absolutely iconic film, The Last Airbender. People know its bad without even seeing it and we deep dive into why its historically known as one of the worst adaptions made in the last 20 years. Please email film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:14:36

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The Mistress of Spices

5/26/2021
In our SEASON FINALE, we're talking about a film you've probably never heard about - The Mistress of Spices. This 2005 romance/drama starring none other than Aishwarya Rai herself, with Dylan McDermott, Anupam Kher, Nithin Ganatra and even a small appearance by Padma Lakshmi, and a screenplay co-written by Gurinder Chadha. We deep dive into why this went from vaguely magical, to utterly ridiculous, the politics of South-Asian representation, and how the creator of Bend it Like Beckham could possibly make this... Please send film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:42

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Green Lantern

5/19/2021
This week we discuss the ICONIQUE 2011 superhero film, Green Lantern. Famous for bringing Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively together we painfully dissect why this film holds its title as one of the worst films ever made. Please send film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:29

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Cats

5/12/2021
This week we're covering the 2019 monstrosity Cats. A star-studded cast, and big budget still couldn't save this confusing, CGI nightmare of a film. You've been warned! Send film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:17

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Armageddon

4/28/2021
This week we discuss the 1998 space-action-disaster film Armageddon. Staring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and many other famous men, this film is as enjoyable as it is ridiculous. ENJOY! Send film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:21:07

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Dante's Peak

4/21/2021
This week we are discussing the 1997 cult disaster classic, Dante's Peak. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton and a whole host of people you'll definitely recognise, join us on a tangent of why this town was inexplicably stubborn, who our dream recasts would be and our pitch for a UK disaster film! Email us your bad film recommendations at badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:07

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How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

4/14/2021
This week we revisit the early 2000s rom com, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. Staring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, this is film is about 15/10 on the cringe factor and has aged awfully. Plus its a ridiculously long rom com. Send recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:13:22

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The Butterfly Effect

4/7/2021
On this week's episode, we watch the 2004 Ashton Kutcher relic, The Butterfly Effect, and wish we could go back in time to not watch... A masterclass in why time-travel films do not need to be co-directed, have four endings, or 6 different timelines - buckle up for a confusing ride! TW: this film alludes to suicide, murder, child abuse and pedophilia, which we discuss, so please listen with caution. Send us your bad film recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:59

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Bright

3/31/2021
This week we discuss the god awful 2017 film, Bright. Staring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, this film tries so so hard to be a social commentary on racism and police brutality that it forgets that it just shouldn't be. Please enjoy, with caution. Send us recs to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:02

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Sausage Party

3/24/2021
This week, we're talking adult animation, and how the 2016 food-fest, Sausage Party, got the first 'R' rating of an animation film ever. You'll never look at food the same way again. Email us with your bad film recs at badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:05

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Ghost Rider

3/17/2021
We finally did it! A superhero film. Who would have thought it?? This week we chat about Ghost Rider, staring Nicholas Cage and Eva Mendes plus a bunch of other well respected actors. It was really was ahead of its time, literally. The MCU didn't exist then! Listen for hot takes and more! Email us with your recs at badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:17

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This Means War

3/10/2021
Reese Witherspoon has to choose between Chris Pine and Tom Hardy; what could possibly go wrong? Spoiler: it's a lot. This week we cover the 2012 Spy/Action film This Means War, Holly reveals her surprise celebrity crush, and Shunayna questions how this film was made for actual adult humans. If you have a film recommendation, please email us at badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:43

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When A Stranger Calls

3/3/2021
This week we are talking about the 2006 horror film, When A Stranger Calls. A remake of the 70s cult classic, this film gives us everything and nothing at the same time. A stellar soundtrack paired with overacting and ridiculous subplots?! Whats not to love? If you have a film recommendation, please email us at badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:58:53

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Malcolm & Marie

2/24/2021
A hot, beautiful mess: gorgeous cinematography, (mostly) stellar acting, but a really really bad script - grab your mac and cheese, this week we're talking Malcolm & Marie. If you have any bad films you would like us to talk about, please email them to badfilmpod@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:58:19

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The Wicker Man

2/17/2021
This week, we unpack the 2006 flop The Wicker Man. A remake of the classic 1970s version, this film leaves you asking yourself a lot of questions that will never get answered whilst also boring you to near death. If you have any film recs, please email badfilmpod@gmail.com! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bad-film-club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:29:53