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- ON THE FOURTIETH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Austin, Tim and Joseph discuss Stanley Kubrick's dystopian crime film A Clockwork Orange. Just in time for the film's 50th anniversary, how has this infamous film held up into modern times? Is this film still enchanting when you're no longer a teenager? What do we have to say about Kubrick in general? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE NINETY-SIXTH EPISODE OF MOVIE NIGHT: Joe, Tanner, Tim, Austin and special guest John McPhail (Director of the film) discuss the 2017 Christmas zombie musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. Could this possibly be the greatest zombie musical ever made? What does the director think of the movie 5 year slater? Can we wrestle some trivia out of John that isn't already on IMDB? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE EIGHTEENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe and Tim discuss Zack Snyder's zombie heist film Army of the Dead. Has Snyder created another smash hit zombie film, like he did with Dawn of The Dead? Does the shallow depth of field ruin the movie? Who stands out in this ensemble cast? Does the screenplay hold up 2 hours and 30 minutes worth of insanity? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FORTY-FIFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Tanner, Rein and SPECIAL GUEST Matt Sullivan discuss the 2011 Sarah Smith Christmas sci-fi comedy Arthur Christmas. Is this often overlooked Sony animation actually a classic Christmas movie? Will Matt (who worked on the movie) reveal any of its secrets to us? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE ELEVENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Austin, Joe and Tim discuss Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise's animated adventure film "Atlantis: The Lost Empire". We all grew up with Atlantis, so did it stand the test of time? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF BOMB SQUAD MOVIE NIGHT: Tanner, Tim, Joe, Austin, and special guest Matt Sullivan (Layout Artist at DreamWorks Animation) discuss the 2022 epic science fiction film Avatar: The Way of Water. Matt worked on the Sequence Team doing previz for this colossal film. What was it like working on one of the most technologically groundbreaking movies of the last decade? Is The Way of Water as good as James Cameron's other sequels, Aliens and Terminator 2? Was the 13 year wait worth it? How did Tanner get out of his 20 year prison sentence? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe and Rein discuss Cate Shortland's superhero spy film Black Widow. Having been a staple in the MCU since her debut in Iron Man 2 (2010), does Natasha Romanoff finally get a satisfying origin story? Do the movie's heavy themes blend well with its bombastic action sequences? Are the newcomers like Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and David Harbour solid additions to this movie universe? Or does Scarlett Johansson get sidelined in her own movie? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE NINETY-NINTH EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MOVIE NIGHT: Austin, Tanner, Tim and Joe discuss the 2022 romantic comedy film from Nicholas Stoller, Bros. The first gay romcom produced for theaters by a major American studio, how does Bros stand up amongst the crowd? Do Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane have the kind of chemistry that can carry a whole feature film? Did it flop at the box office because it's a bad movie, or was it something else? How many gay kisses can Austin pack into one edit? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE THIRTY-SECOND EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Tim, Rein, and special guest Jordann Salvador discuss Nia DaCosta's supernatural slasher film Candyman. How does this new movie compare to, or continue the legacy of the 1992 horror classic? Are there deeper themes and heavier subjects explored now that Jordan Peele is involved? Can Nia DaCosta stand out in the saturated horror genre, having only made one studio feature before this? Does Candyman actually show up when you say his name 5 times in a mirror? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE NINETY-SEVENTH EPISODE OF MOVIE NIGHT: Tanner and Austin discuss the 2002 biographical crime comedy-drama from Steven Spielberg, Catch Me If You Can. Based on the life of convicted felon turned consultant Frank Abagnale Jr., did this movie con its way into our hearts? Were Leonardo DiCaprio and Steven Spielberg able to catch lightning in a bottle? How much of this story turned out to be a fabrication? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE THIRTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Ethan, Austin, Rein, and special guests Ed Johnston and Joe Johnson discuss Shinichiro Watanabe's animated science fiction film Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. Does this movie stand on its own two legs without viewers having to see the series first? What makes this adventure for the Bebop crew worthy of a feature film? Do we have any thoughts on Netflix's new series coming November 19th? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTIETH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim, Tanner and Austin discuss the American animated film adaptation of shorts by Mamorou Hosoda and Shigeyasu Yamauchi, Digimon: The Movie. Kicking off a 4 part series of "childhood anime" podcasts, does this movie hold up when adults watch it? Does it work as a feature, even though it was originally 3 separate short films? Who's got pants now? Tune in to find out.
- 2021–Podcast EpisodeON THE A SIDE OF THE FIFTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Ethan, Tanner, Austin, and special guest ED JOHNSTON talk about the 1989 anime featurette Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone. Is the movie good? Does the lean towards classic martial arts action make it an interesting stand out in the DBZ movie line? Is Budokai 2 a good game? AND ON THE B SIDE OF THE FIFTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim and Austin discuss the 1993 animated superhero fantasy film by Kunihiko Ikuhara, Sailor Moon R: The Movie. With a short runtime of 62 minutes, but 3 different dubs to consider, is Sailor Moon's first theatrical outing a fun time? Does the movie's distinctive aesthetic help it shine? Why is Tuxedo Mask always getting hurt? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FORTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joseph Vrenick and special guest Joe Johnson discuss Denis Villeneuve's epic science fiction film Dune: Part One. Based off of the best selling 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, some have called Dune "unadaptable". Did the Canadian who gave us Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival succeed where others have failed? Were we impressed by this massive undertaking? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FORTY-SECOND EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joseph and Rein discuss Chloé Zhao's superhero film Eternals. This film polarized critics, becoming the first "rotten" MCU film on Rotten Tomatoes. But is Eternals really the bloated, dreary mess people are making it out to be? Tune in to find out.
- 2021–Podcast EpisodeON THE SIXTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Rein, Tim and Austin discuss the 2022 science fiction action film from Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Following their first feature, Swiss Army Man, now with $22 million more dollars spent this time around, did the Daniels craft a modern masterpiece? Rated 97% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and receiving universal acclaim from critics, did The Bomb Squad also enjoy this ride through space and time? Can Tanner contain his emotions in the face of such an astonishing picture? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE 116th EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MOVIE NIGHT: Tim, Joe, Austin, Tanner and special guest Toni Hopkins (Director/Writer) discuss the 2023 supernatural horror film from Lee Cronin, Evil Dead Rise. Can this fifth film in horror's most infamous franchise bring something new to the table? What happens when you move the undead bloodbath from a cabin in the woods to a high rise apartment in the city? Was the cheese grater scene actually as disgusting as we all feared? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin and Rein discuss Justin Lin's action film Fast and Furious 9. Does this film elevate the series, or bring it to a screeching halt? Does newcomer John Cena stand out amongst the established ensemble of motorheads? Han is revealed to have survived, what does that mean? What does this movie say about family? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SIXTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim and Austin discuss the 1972 independent adult animated black comedy film by Ralph Bakshi, Fritz The Cat. Known as the first American animated film rated X by the MPAA, and potentially one of the highest grossing independent films ever, is Fritz half as good as it is historically significant? Do all the explicit, anthropomorphic hijinks weigh this cartoon down? Are the satirical takes on 1960's culture still funny today? Tune in and find out.
- ON THE THIRTY-FIFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Ethan and Austin discuss Mamoru Oshii's anime neo-noir cyberpunk thriller film Ghost In The Shell. Based off the manga by Masamune Shirow, this cult film was the beginning of a massive anime franchise. Recently re-released in IMAX, how did we like the original Ghost In The Shell? Is Kenji Kawai's score even better now that it got used in the Judo finals of the Tokyo Olympics? Has Tanner seen Angel's egg? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe, Tim, Rein, and **special guest Ed Johnston** discuss Adam Wingard's smash-hit monster movie "Godzilla vs. Kong". Who is team monkey? Who is team lizard? How does this hold up compared to the other Legendary Pictures Monsterverse movies? Is this movie stupid enough to work? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE NINETY-FIFTH EPISODE OF MOVIE NIGHT: Tanner, Joe, Austin, Bennett and special guest Lauren Divito (Chicago based stand-up comedian) discuss the 1997 psychological drama film from Gus Van Sant, Good Will Hunting Nominated for 9 Academy Awards and winning 2 of them, is Good Will Hunting still as profound and prestigious as it was 25 years ago? What about this movie helped propel Matt Damon and Ben Affleck into A-list stardom? Could this possibly be the greatest Robin Williams performance of all time? Do you like apples? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE THIRTY-NINTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Tim and Austin discuss the David Gordon Green directed slasher film Halloween Kills. As a follow up to the critically and commercially successful 2018 reboot, does this new entry satisfy? How are the titular kills? Does this trilogy of new Halloween movies seem to be going places? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Tim and Rein discuss Jon M. Chu's musical drama film In The Heights. Known for being a Broadway smash hit in 2008, does Lin-Manuel Miranda's inaugural project adapt to the big screen? Can the film's stars, like the charismatic lead Anthony Ramos, do the material justice? Could this perhaps be the best film of the summer? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE 114th EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MOVIE NIGHT: Tanner, Joe, Austin, Tim and special guest Stephen Tronicek (STL based screenwriter, director and film critic) discuss the 2008 superhero film from Jon Favreau, Iron Man. With the MCU in decline following the world-shattering success of Endgame, what is it like looking back on the underdog summer blockbuster that started it all? Do the elements that made this movie a sensation back in 2008 still hold up 15 years and 30 Marvel films later? Why was this film the subject of a $5 million dollar lawsuit? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE EIGHTY-SECOND EPISODE OF THE BLAH BLAH BLAHCAST: Ethan and Simon are together again to tackle an animated feature close to their hearts. Along the journey are Austin and Tim, today they're discussing Don Hertzfeldt's experimental adult animated film It's Such a Beautiful Day. Known by most because of its 2 year stint on Netflix, The Bomb Squad is revisiting this singular masterpiece 10 years later to how its memory matches up to reality. Is this labor of love still an emotional roller coaster that chews up your soul and then spits it back out? What does this deceitfully simple-looking film say about the human condition? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Tim, Austin and special guest Andy Compton discuss the 2022 reality slapstick comedy film by Jeff Tremaine, Jackass Forever. After 22 years since Jackass premiered on MTV, most of the gang is back. Is Jackass different now that they're all old as dirt? Do the newcomers like Zack, Poopies, Rachel, or Jasper carry the torch as well as their predecessors? What do you get when you cross Tanner with a hammer? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FORTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Tim, Austin and Rein discuss Edgar Wright's psychological horror film Last Night in Soho. The first horror outing from Wright, who typically does comedies/action films, does Soho reach the high bar his other films set? Does the film tackle its sensitive subject matter gracefully? What does the Bomb Squad make of the film's infamous third act? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTY-FIFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Austin, Tanner, Tim and special guest Sydney Volpe discuss the 2021 coming-of-age comedy-drama film by Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza. This film has been the subject of controversy and acclaim, so where does the Bomb Squad fall on the issue? Can Licorice Pizza's sweetness overpower its less savory qualities?
- ON THE SEVENTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Ethan, Austin and special guest Simon Burdick discuss the 2022 computer animated science fiction adventure film by Angus MacLane, Lightyear. Pixar's been shooting nothing but hoops since Soul came out, but this is their first movie since then to get a full theatrical release. Can Buzz Lightyear stand on his own without the Toy Story crew? Is this movie innovative enough to live up to Pixar's high bar for quality? Didn't this movie already come out 22 years ago? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-SECOND EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe B., Joseph V., and Rein discuss Michael Waldron and Kate Herron's sci-fi superhero streaming series Loki. After appearing in 7 MCU films, Loki finally has his own show. Filled with twists and time travel, does the show bode well for Marvel's future films? Does the mysterious TVA ruin the box-office annihilating events of the Infinity Saga? Does this Disney+ show give Tom Hiddleston and company a chance to shine? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-FIFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Joseph Vrenick, Joe Boevingloh, Austin and Rein discuss the final three episodes of Michael Waldron and Kate Herron's sci-fi superhero streaming series Loki. Were we impressed with all the twists and time travel? Has Loki, Marvel's favorite antihero, evolved into something more?
- ON THE FIFTY-SEVENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Austin and special guest Stephen Hero discuss the 1984 Japanese animated movie by Noboru Ishiguro and Shoji Kawamori, Macross: Do You Remember Love. A wildly expensive and well-received film in its time, does the Macross film still have universal appeal? Or- like lots of anime from the 1980's, are there elements within that haven't endured? What did this fan favorite do for Macross as a franchise? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTEENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tanner, Austin, and Tim discuss Noboru Ishiguro's 1985 cyberpunk OVA "Megazone 23 Part I". Has this anime production stood the test of time? How did it influence Japanese and world cinema with its creation? Will Ethan get to talk about Robotech? Tune in and find out.
- ON THE FIFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim and Austin discuss the 1995 anime anthology film Memories. Particularly, Discotek Media's 2021 remaster of the film. Does the legendary Magnetic Rose meet expectations? Is Stink Bomb dumb fun, or something more? What does Cannon Fodder say about society?
- ON THE SIXTEENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe and Rein discuss Brian De Palma's 1996 spy thriller Mission Impossible. With 5 other movies produced since, how does this early Ethan Hunt adventure stand today? Does this mid-90's box office smash offer more than spectacle and familiar faces? Did Brian De Palma bring anything special to the table in this series that's changed hands so many times? Tune in and find out.
- ON THE THIRTY-FOURTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, and special guest Scott Wisdom discuss Bennett Miller's biographical film Moneyball. Based on the 2003 book by Michael Lewis, how well does this film do describing the Oakland A's historic 2002 season? Featuring a $50 million budget, A-list talent, and a Best Picture nomination, how does this movie hold up after a decade? Can Tanner and Scott contain their love of baseball and this movie? Tune in to find out.
- On the fourteenth episode of The Bomb Squad Podcast, Tanner, Austin, Joe, Tim, and special guest Ed Johnston discuss Simon McQuoid's 2021 martial arts fantasy film "Mortal Kombat". Has this franchise been successfully rebooted? Does it live up to the legacy of the games? Ermac who? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tim, Ethan, Tanner, Austin and special guest Rook Sullivan discuss the Japanese anime film by Kunihiko Yuyama, Pokemon: The First Movie. Do our fond memories of Pokemon help make this critical flop go down smoothly? Does the movie's message elevate it from a standard commercial disguised as a kid's film? Will Tim and Rook's mom ever forgive them for dragging her to this back in the day? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE NINETEENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe and Tim discuss Steven Spielberg's action-adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark. With its 40th anniversary happening, how did this all time classic feel watching today? With three sequels and a fourth on the way next year, is Raiders still the best Indiana Jones film? What does the Bomb Squad make of this film's well documented production and legacy? Tune in to find out.
- 2021–Podcast EpisodeON THE THIRTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin and Joe discuss Destin Daniel Cretton's superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. How well does Marvel Studios do making a feature length martial arts film in the style classic Hong Kong action cinema? With newcomers like Simu Liu (Shang Chi), and Meng'er Zhang (Shang's sister) acting against the legendary Tony Leung, with comedic notes from Awkwafina, is this a winning formula? Did we enjoy this uniquely styled origin story? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWELFTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe, Rein and special guest Andrew Ambrose Lee discuss Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson's animated fairy tale parody "Shrek". Did this beloved childhood favorite age gracefully? What do we make of Shrek's newfound fame as a meme? Does Tanner have divine ties to Shrek? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SIXTY-THIRD EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Tim, and special guest Bennett Kedge will be discussing the 2022 action-adventure comedy film by Jeff Fowler, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Sonic was one of the biggest video game mascots ever back in the 1990's, can this film capture the magic of his games? Is this movie an improvement over the previous one, even without Sonic flossing? How did The Bomb Squad handle the infamous surprises this movie had in store? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SEVENTY-FIRST EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Ethan, Tim, Austin and special guest Shaybs (known also as the Youtuber Caribou-kun) discuss the 1982 animated science fiction film by Osamu Dezaki, Space Adventure Cobra. Based off a popular manga, and the precursor to a TV series, did the infamous space pirate Cobra shine in this cinematic medium? Inspired by a whole bunch of old spy movies and science fiction serials, does this animated adventure achieve the right balance of style and substance? What of Osamu Dezaki, fan favorite of anime nerds? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE TWENTY-SIXTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Joseph and Austin discuss Malcolm D. Lee's live action/animated sports comedy film Space Jam: A New Legacy. After so many failed attempts to give Space Jam (1996) a sequel, Buggs and the gang are back to play basketball with none other than NBA superstar LeBron James. Featuring every Warner Brothers character under the sun, is this a proper film or a long commercial for HBO Max? Can the 6'9'' LeBron James fill the shoes of 6'6'' Michael Jordan? What if we did a podcast without a pre-planned structure? Tune in to watch us vibe.
- ON THE 115th EPISODE OF BOMB SQUAD MOVIE NIGHT: Tanner, Ethan, Tim, Rein, Austin and special guest Joshua Ray (film critic for KMOV News 4) discuss the 2008 science fiction sports film from The Wachowski Sisters, Speed Racer. A movie that baffled critics and bombed at the box office 15 years ago, was Speed Racer actually just ahead of its time? With its unusual aesthetic and wholehearted screenplay, could this movie be a misunderstood masterpiece? How many obscure, old movies can we bring up while discussing this fancy children's film? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SIXTY-SIXTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Rein, Joe, Tim and Austin will be discussing the 2002 superhero film from Sam Raimi, Spider-Man. Charting at #1 at the box office the year it came out, and now celebrating its 20th anniversary, how does this cornerstone Marvel movie hold up today? Every member of The Bomb Squad grew up with this movie, so what do they remember about how it changed the landscape of their lives? What's the most iconic scene from this very famous film? Tune in to find out.
- 2021–Podcast EpisodeON THE SEASON 1 FINALE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joseph, Rein, and special guest Eric Striffler (commentator from Pretty Much It) discuss the Jon Watts superhero film Spider-Man: No Way Home. What do we have to say about the biggest movie of 2021? Have Marvel and John Watts created a great end to the trilogy? What did we think of the many surprises this movie had in store? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE SEVENTEENTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin, Joe and Rein discuss Darren Lynn Bousman's horror film Spiral: From The Book of Saw. Does the 9th entry in the Saw franchise renovate the formula? Does Chris Rock (who delivered the pitch and plays the protagonist) breathe life back into this gruesome series? Will the hosts be kind or suffer the consequences? Tune in to find out.
- ON THE FIFTY-NINTH EPISODE OF THE BOMB SQUAD PODCAST: Tanner, Austin and Tim will present 15 categories from Best Horror to Best Picture, voted on a by Bomb Squad's esteemed panel of former guests and members. The most beloved movies of 2021 will be discussed, from West Side Story, to Red Rocket, and so many more. What movies will win these new awards? Will there be a big sweep, or underdog victories?